Name Pronunciation and Etymology

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Pronunciation and Etymology

Word Etymology

Many words in the English language come from words in other languages, most frequently from Greek and Latin words. In addition to the meaning of a word, most dictionaries will tell you about a word's "etymology," or origin. Words with the same root have similar meanings.

Directions: Look up each word below in a dictionary. Fill out the chart. Then answer the questions.

Country of Origin

Meaning

1. marinara

2. maritime

3. marina

4. maroon

5. marinate

6. marine

7. mariner

8. All of the words above have a common root, except one. Which word doesn't belong?

________________________________________ 9. What is the common root of the other words? What does it mean?

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