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The Roots - flect- and -flu-
Many English words come from the latin roots flect- and -flu- . The root -flect- is from the Latin word flectere, meaning "to bend," while -flu- is from fluere, meaning "to flow." In this lesson you will study ten words that are derived from these root words.
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| affluent | Rich; wealthy. |
| deflect | To turn aside or cause to turn aside. |
| flex | To bend or contract. |
| fluctuate | To change back and forth or vary greatly. |
| fluid | A substance, such as air or water, that flows easily and takes on the shape of its container. |
| flume | A gap, gorge, or narrow channel through which a stream of water flows. |
| inflexible | (a) Not able to bend (b) Not able to change or be persuaded. |
| influential | (a) Having power or importance (b) Producing a lasting cahnge or effect. |
| influx | A steady stream of people or things flowing or pouring in. |
| reflex | An instinctive or automatic physical response, as a hiccup. |
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