etymology - the study of the origin and historical development of words
If you know where a word comes from, you can use that information to figure out the word’s meaning.
The root “aer” means air.
The root “pac” means peace or calm.
To pacify your friends means to calm or soothe them, to bring them peace or relieve their anger or stress.
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Fill in the blanks (pg 2):
If you know where a word ______________ , you can use that ___________________ to figure out the word’s _________________ .
The root “aer” means ______________ .
What does the root “pac” mean (pg. 3)?
What does it mean to pacify your friends (pg. 3)?
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