These words step out from the Latin root pes, pedis , meaning "foot.".
Section 1
Root: ped — foot
These words step out from the Latin root pes, pedis, meaning "foot."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| impediment (n.) | Something that gets in the way; obstacle |
| expedient (adj.) | Providing results quickly; practical and effective |
| pedestrian (adj.) | Lacking excitement; ordinary and dull |
Section 2
Root: ped — child
This group of words is related to the Greek root pais, paidos, meaning "child."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pedant (n.) | One possessing abundant knowledge of minor, often uninteresting, things |
| pedagogue (n.) | A teacher, especially one who is dull and narrow-minded |
Section 3
Root: vest — clothing
Let's get dressed up with words from the Latin root vestis, meaning "clothing."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| travesty (n.) | A bad imitation of; a perversion of |
| vested (adj.) | Significant to one's own profit or well-being |
| vestment (n.) | Clothing worn to symbolize religious or political authority |
| divest (v.) | To strip or remove a title or position of authority |
Section 4
Root: corpor — body
This group of words embodies the Latin root corpor, meaning "body."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| corporeal (adj.) | Having to do with the body |
| corpulent (adj.) | Extremely fat; obese |
| incorporate (v.) | To bring together features, ideas, or elements |
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Section 1
Root: ped — foot
These words step out from the Latin root pes, pedis, meaning "foot."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| impediment (n.) | Something that gets in the way; obstacle |
| expedient (adj.) | Providing results quickly; practical and effective |
| pedestrian (adj.) | Lacking excitement; ordinary and dull |
Section 2
Root: ped — child
This group of words is related to the Greek root pais, paidos, meaning "child."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pedant (n.) | One possessing abundant knowledge of minor, often uninteresting, things |
| pedagogue (n.) | A teacher, especially one who is dull and narrow-minded |
Section 3
Root: vest — clothing
Let's get dressed up with words from the Latin root vestis, meaning "clothing."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| travesty (n.) | A bad imitation of; a perversion of |
| vested (adj.) | Significant to one's own profit or well-being |
| vestment (n.) | Clothing worn to symbolize religious or political authority |
| divest (v.) | To strip or remove a title or position of authority |
Section 4
Root: corpor — body
This group of words embodies the Latin root corpor, meaning "body."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| corporeal (adj.) | Having to do with the body |
| corpulent (adj.) | Extremely fat; obese |
| incorporate (v.) | To bring together features, ideas, or elements |
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