Let's start with words that all share the idea of "one." This group comes from the Latin root UNUS, meaning "one.".
Section 1
Root: UNI — one
Let's start with words that all share the idea of "one." This group comes from the Latin root UNUS, meaning "one."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| uniform (adj.) | The same all the way through; consistent |
| unison (n.) | In one voice |
| unanimous (adj.) | Showing complete agreement |
Section 2
Root: MONO — one
Now for another take on "one"! This group is built on the Greek root MONOS, which also means "one."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| monologue (n.) | A speech made by a single person |
| monopolize (v.) | To use or take so as to prevent others from using or taking |
| monogamy (n.) | Marriage to only one person at a time |
| monolithic (adj.) | Exactly the same throughout; lacking any diversity |
Section 3
Root: HOMO — the same
Let's look at words that mean "the same." This group derives from the Greek root HOMOS, meaning "the same."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| homonym (n.) | A word spelled exactly like another word, but having a different meaning |
| homogenized (adj.) | Forced to be exactly the same |
Section 4
Root: EQUI — equal, even
Feeling balanced? You will be with these words! This group comes from the Latin root AEQUUS, meaning "equal" or "even."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| equitable (adj.) | Fair; just |
| equilibrium (n.) | Balance; steadiness |
| iniquity (n.) | Injustice; wrong or wicked action or situation |
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Section 1
Root: UNI — one
Let's start with words that all share the idea of "one." This group comes from the Latin root UNUS, meaning "one."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| uniform (adj.) | The same all the way through; consistent |
| unison (n.) | In one voice |
| unanimous (adj.) | Showing complete agreement |
Section 2
Root: MONO — one
Now for another take on "one"! This group is built on the Greek root MONOS, which also means "one."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| monologue (n.) | A speech made by a single person |
| monopolize (v.) | To use or take so as to prevent others from using or taking |
| monogamy (n.) | Marriage to only one person at a time |
| monolithic (adj.) | Exactly the same throughout; lacking any diversity |
Section 3
Root: HOMO — the same
Let's look at words that mean "the same." This group derives from the Greek root HOMOS, meaning "the same."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| homonym (n.) | A word spelled exactly like another word, but having a different meaning |
| homogenized (adj.) | Forced to be exactly the same |
Section 4
Root: EQUI — equal, even
Feeling balanced? You will be with these words! This group comes from the Latin root AEQUUS, meaning "equal" or "even."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| equitable (adj.) | Fair; just |
| equilibrium (n.) | Balance; steadiness |
| iniquity (n.) | Injustice; wrong or wicked action or situation |
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