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Word Roots #2: GRAPH, GRAM, SCRIB, SCRIPT = to write

Mon Mar 10 15:20:26 EDT 2014
These 15 words are derived from the Greek word roots "graph" and "gram," and the Latin word roots "scribo" and "script" -- all meaning "write."
anagram
The other is that "Imagine Dragons" is really a pseudonym, an anagram of their "real" name, known only to the band and their kin.
ascribe
He ascribes his interest in music to listening to his mother, a professional musician, play the piano when he was child.
autograph
McGrady, like a seasoned pro, tipped his cap, shook hands and signed autographs for several minutes.
describe
In the video released by the family, Mr. Melius does not describe the shooting or comment on the investigation.
description
The police released a sketch of the suspect on Thursday, based on the description by the victim and his partner.
diagram
To pass the tests, a computer must be able to read and understand diagrams and text.
graph
It’s something called “the duck graph” and what it shows is what happens when the sun starts to set and people head home from work.
graphic
For more on the history of the magazine, check out this graphic to see how cover topics changed over time, and browse the archives.
inscribe
He even inscribed a book to him, writing to “Neil, a future astronomer.”
monograph
Rev. S. J. Barrows read a carefully studied monograph of the Greek struggle for liberty.
photograph
Ms. Bai’s Facebook page has photographs of the boys playing in the snow outside their apartment last month.
program
The one-hour program, debuting later this year, will feature a mix of live-action, animation, and recreations, with appearances by celebrities and scientists.
scribble
Matthew McConaughey might have thought to scribble some notes during Nyong’o’s speech for his own monologue upon winning Best Actor.
script
“She was always really good at figuring out what the script was demanding as far as the character she was playing,” Beatty said.
transcribe
People are being asked to transcribe handwritten documents Thousands of volunteers are being sought to transcribe more than 150,000 pages of historic archives.

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