Word Parts--Universe/Body

Word Parts

 

PART     MEANING       EXAMPLE

 

geo          (earth)            geology

terr           (earth)            territory

hydr          (water)           hydroplane

aqua         (water)           aquatic

astr           (star)             astronaut

pyro          (fire)              pyrotechnics

corp          (body)           corporation

card          (heart)            cardiology

derm         (skin)             dermatologist

man          (hand)            manual

dent          (teeth)            dentist

ped/pod     (feet)             pedestrian

cap           (head)            captain

 

1. geocentric       ________  A. an underseas explorer

2. dentures         ________   B. a series of raised levels of earth

3. podiatry          ________   C. relating to the heart and blood vessels

4. capstone        ________    D. figure of a star(*) used as a reference mark

5. dermatitis        ________    E. having the earth as the center

6. corpulent        ________    F. handcuffs

7. aquanaut        ________    G. treatment of foot problems

8. hydraulic        ________     H. having a fleshy body

9. cardiovascular ________     I. top or final rock used to complete a structure

10. terrace         ________     J. apparatus for measuring high temperatures

11. pyrometer     ________    K. inflammation of the skin

12. manacles      ________    L. operated by water under pressure or in motion

13. asterisk         ________    M. false teeth