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Greek and Latin Root Analysis 4 25 words

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  1. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  2. rotary
    relating to or characterized by rotation
  3. turbine
    rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
  4. mutate
    undergo mutation
  5. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract
  6. pedometer
    measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking
  7. pedicure
    professional care for the feet and toenails
  8. pediatrician
    a specialist in the care of babies
  9. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  10. vacant
    without an occupant or incumbent
  11. metamorphosis
    a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  12. acropolis
    the citadel in ancient Greek towns
  13. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  14. bisect
    cut in half or cut in two
  15. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  16. scribble
    write down quickly without much attention to detail
  17. scribe
    someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
  18. sonic
    (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
  19. fragment
    a piece broken off or cut off of something else
  20. visor
    a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
  21. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  22. chronicle
    a record or narrative description of past events
  23. project
    a planned undertaking
  24. eject
    put out or expel from a place
  25. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break