This group comes from the root MORT, meaning "death.".
Section 1
Root: MORT — death
This group comes from the root MORT, meaning "death."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| immortalize (v.) | To preserve in memory forever |
| morbid (adj.) | Taking an unhealthy interest in unpleasant things |
| mortify (v.) | To cause extreme embarrassment to |
| moribund (adj.) | In a dying or deathlike state |
Section 2
Root: NEC — to hurt, kill
This group comes from the root NEC, meaning "to hurt, kill" or "death."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| noxious (adj.) | Harmful to physical or moral health |
| pernicious (adj.) | Causing damage; harmful |
Section 3
Root: BIO — life
This group comes from the root BIO, meaning "life."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| biodegradable (adj.) | Able to be broken down naturally |
| symbiotic (adj.) | Mutually beneficial; supporting one another's life |
| antibiotic (adj.) | Causing the death of living organisms, especially harmful ones |
Section 4
Root: VIV — to live
This group comes from the root VIV, meaning "to live."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| vivacious (adj.) | Cheerful and full of life |
| vivid (adj.) | Making a strong impression on the senses; clear and sharp |
| revival (n.) | The act or process of bringing back to life |
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Section 1
Root: MORT — death
This group comes from the root MORT, meaning "death."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| immortalize (v.) | To preserve in memory forever |
| morbid (adj.) | Taking an unhealthy interest in unpleasant things |
| mortify (v.) | To cause extreme embarrassment to |
| moribund (adj.) | In a dying or deathlike state |
Section 2
Root: NEC — to hurt, kill
This group comes from the root NEC, meaning "to hurt, kill" or "death."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| noxious (adj.) | Harmful to physical or moral health |
| pernicious (adj.) | Causing damage; harmful |
Section 3
Root: BIO — life
This group comes from the root BIO, meaning "life."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| biodegradable (adj.) | Able to be broken down naturally |
| symbiotic (adj.) | Mutually beneficial; supporting one another's life |
| antibiotic (adj.) | Causing the death of living organisms, especially harmful ones |
Section 4
Root: VIV — to live
This group comes from the root VIV, meaning "to live."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| vivacious (adj.) | Cheerful and full of life |
| vivid (adj.) | Making a strong impression on the senses; clear and sharp |
| revival (n.) | The act or process of bringing back to life |
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