We’re trucking right along in this overview of classical base words! Our next installment is the letter “G.” If you want to review previous letters, you can refer to the list of links below:
Base | Meaning | Example |
gam | marriage | monogamy |
ge(o) | earth | geography |
gen(er) | be born, give birth, produce | genius, generation |
ger(ont) | elderly | geriatric |
glob | globe, sphere | globular |
gnos(t) | read, know | diagnose |
grad, gress | step, go | gradual, congress |
graph, gram | write, draw | photograph, telegram |
greg | flock, herd | gregarious, congregate |
gyn(ec) | woman | misogyny |