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Latin & Greek Roots List:
The SAT & GRE Secret Key

Over 60% of English academic words are derived from Latin and Greek. Master these 39 high-yield root patterns to decode hundreds of unfamiliar test terms instantly.

Roots Decoding Mini-Quiz

Quick check: Test your root-decoding skills on 3 high-yield prefixes/suffixes

1. What is the meaning of the Latin root "greg" (as in *gregarious*, *egregious*)?

2. What is the meaning of the Greek root "anthrop" (as in *philanthropic*, *misanthrope*)?

3. What is the meaning of the Latin root "spec" (as in *perspicacious*, *circumspect*)?

High-Yield Root Database

Search through the highest-value prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Use the controls below to search by root letters or English meaning.

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