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Latin Roots gen-, mater-, matri-, pater- and patri

This activity will help you learn English vocabulary that is derived from the the Latin roots, gen-, mater-, matri-, pater- and patri

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matronlylike a married woman
paternallike a father
matrimonystate of marriage
genealogya history of ancestors and descendants
alma materschool, fostering mother
maternityconcerning pregnant women
genesisbranch of biology dealing with heredity
matriarchfemale head of a family
patriciannoble, high-ranking person
matrixplace where mothering occurs
expatriatea person who is to leave his or her native land
patronsupporter, like one's father
patriarchmale head of a family

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