Word Roots Quiz

Word Meanings and Derivations

If you are not ready to take the Word Roots Quiz, learn more about derivations first by reading some of the articles about etymology below:

Word Roots Resources:

• Word Roots
  The more Greek and Latin word bases/roots you know the better you can guess the meaning of unfamiliar words that are derived from Greek or Latin. Here is a chart showing 53 common, productive word bases and sample words built from them
  
  
• The Meaning of Confusing Pairs of Greek and Latin Root Words
  Some confusing pairs of Greek and Latin roots that are used especially in scientific fields.