Section 1
Handling with Hands: The Root 'man'
Let's get a handle on these words! The Latin root man means 'hand,' so all of these words involve handling, managing, or creating things by hand.
Key Words
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| commander | (n.) a person in charge of a group |
| management | (n.) the act of directing or controlling a group or business |
| maneuver | (v./n.) to move skillfully; a clever move |
| manicure | (v./n.) to care for the hands and nails; the care of hands and nails |
| manual | (adj./n.) done by hand; a book of instructions |
| manuscript | (n./adj.) a book or document written by hand; written by hand |