RED HOT ROOT WORDS

RED HOT ROOT WORDS

Lesson 43 Mrs. Pope7th Grade Reading

People

Red Hot Root WordsPrefixesMeaningWords You Already Knowdem, demopeopledemocracygreggroup, crowdcongregationhummanhumanpoppeoplepopulationaggregate noun formed by the collection of several things into a whole group

aggregateHis collection was an aggregate of baseball cards, autographs, and pictures.

demagogue noun a person who gains power by arousing peoples emotions and prejudices; a troublemaker

demagogueHitler was a demagogue who used his power in inhumane ways.

demographics noun information about a population

demographicsThe demographics showed that there was a decrease in the percentage of children.

gregarious adjective sociable, fond of being with other people

gregariousHis gregarious personality made him popular with a lot of people.

humane adjective characterize by compassion and sympathy for people

humaneThe humane thing to do would be to forgive her.

humanitarian adjective having concern for and willingness to help other people

humanitarianThe groups humanitarian efforts included sending food and medical supplies to earthquake victims.

philanthropy noun affection for mankind, usually demonstrated by donations of money

philanthropyHer philanthropy was recognized with a monument in the town square.

populace noun people who live in a particular place

populaceThe populace of this region is mostly farmers.

populous adjective heavily populated; inhabited by a lot of peoplepopulousNew York City and Hong Kong are populous places.

segregate verb to isolate or separate from the main group

segregateSegregate the rotten fruit so it wont spoil the good fruit.

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