WORD FAMILIES
One root. A family of words.
Connect words through shared components and learn them together.
2004 word families
substance
free from dirt
office worker
mentally sharp
steep rock face
to lean
proper name
covering garment
timepiece
fabric
visible mass of condensed water vapor
comic performer
close; shut
to shut
mass
sound
wash
fuel
rough
shore
garment
seed
cook
think
know; learn
together
gather
dove
fight
ease
shared
compare
complete
whole
decayed organic matter
understand
idea
state
to lead
a formal meeting for discussion
assembly
join
to defeat
act of conquering
aware
think about
fundamental law
seek advice
touch
scorn
dispute
agreement
noun
metal
heart
central part
skin
material
crown
body
Families include roots and modern derivations. These learning connections do not imply that every member has exactly the same historical origin.