By Sunil Chaudhari – Founder, Guruji English Classes
Introduction: Why Learning Word Roots Helps You Learn English 5 Times Faster
My dear learners, whenever I train students for IELTS, Spoken English, Vocabulary Building, Corporate English, or Personality Development, I always tell them one BIG secret:
If you want to learn vocabulary FAST, learn word roots.
Because word roots help you:
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Understand meanings instantly
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Memorize vocabulary without stress
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Decode new words naturally
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Expand vocabulary 10X faster
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Score higher in IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
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Understand English newspapers better
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Speak more confidently and clearly
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Improve spelling
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Improve word-formation skills
Most importantly, word roots give you the power to guess the meaning of a new word even if you have never seen it before.
Moreover, learning roots is fun, easy, and very logical. And yes — I will explain EVERYTHING in a simple, friendly, warm, and global way, because I genuinely want you to feel confident and smart when you speak English.
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Section 1: What Are Word Roots? (Very Simple Explanation)
Because many learners feel confused, let me explain this simply.
A word root is the main part of a word that carries the core meaning.
For example:
Root: “spect” → meaning “to see”
From this root, we get:
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inspect = look into
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respect = look again / look with value
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spectator = person who looks
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perspective = way of seeing
Therefore, when you learn one root, you automatically learn 10, 20, or even 50 new words.
Section 2: Why Word Roots Make Vocabulary Easy
1. One root = many words
Because most English words come from Latin or Greek roots, one root connects many new words.
2. You guess meanings easily
Even if you’ve never seen the word before, you can figure out the meaning.
3. You memorize words faster
Because your brain loves patterns, roots create memory shortcuts.
4. You understand academic English better
Most high-level vocabulary (IELTS / SAT / GRE) uses Latin/Greek roots.
5. You improve communication skills
When you know precise words, you express your ideas more clearly.
Section 3: 10 Powerful Word Roots — 100 Words Learned Easily
I will now teach you 10 HIGH-IMPACT roots.
Each root includes:
✔ Meaning
✔ 10 useful words
✔ Examples
✔ Simple explanation
By the end of this blog, you will know 100 strong English words!
ROOT 1: “Spect” — Meaning: to see or look
Why this root is useful:
Because it appears in many academic and everyday words.
10 words from “spect”
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Inspect – look carefully
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Respect – value someone
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Spectator – viewer
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Perspective – viewpoint
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Prospective – expected, future
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Retrospect – looking back
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Suspect – think someone did wrong
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Spectacle – amazing sight
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Introspection – looking inside your mind
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Circumspect – careful
Example sentence:
“In retrospect, I should have inspected the details more carefully.”
ROOT 2: “Voc / Vok” — Meaning: voice or call
10 words from “voc/vok”
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Vocal – related to voice
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Advocate – support publicly
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Invoke – call upon
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Provoke – trigger or cause
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Evoke – bring to mind
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Convocation – formal gathering
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Vocabulary – collection of words
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Avocation – hobby
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Invocation – prayer or request
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Provocative – causing strong reaction
Example sentence:
“His speech evoked strong emotions.”
ROOT 3: “Graph / Gram” — Meaning: write or record
10 words
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Autograph – signature
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Biography – life story
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Telegraph – distant writing
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Diagram – visual representation
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Grammar – structure of writing
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Paragraph – section of writing
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Photograph – picture
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Monogram – initials design
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Calligraphy – beautiful writing
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Graphic – visual image
Example sentence:
“The diagram made the concept easy to understand.”
ROOT 4: “Chron” — Meaning: time
10 words
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Chronicle – historical account
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Synchronize – match timing
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Chronology – order of events
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Chronic – long-lasting
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Anachronism – out of its time
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Chronometer – time measuring device
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Synchronous – happening together
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Asynchronous – not happening together
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Chronicler – storyteller
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Chronograph – stopwatch
Example sentence:
“He explained the events in chronological order.”
ROOT 5: “Port” — Meaning: carry
10 words
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Transport – carry across
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Import – bring into
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Export – send out
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Portable – easy to carry
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Support – carry from below
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Report – carry back info
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Deport – send away
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Portfolio – collection carried
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Portal – gateway
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Proportion – balanced parts
Example sentence:
“This portable speaker is easy to carry anywhere.”
ROOT 6: “Form” — Meaning: shape
10 words
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Transform – change shape
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Reform – improve / reshape
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Conform – follow rules
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Inform – shape knowledge
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Deform – damage shape
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Format – structure
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Uniform – same shape
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Formation – arrangement
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Formal – structured
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Formula – pattern
Example sentence:
“The company is transforming its work culture.”
ROOT 7: “Bio” — Meaning: life
10 words
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Biology – study of life
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Biography – life story
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Biodegradable – breaks down naturally
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Antibiotic – fights life forms (germs)
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Biofuel – fuel from plants
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Biopsy – sample from body
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Biodiversity – variety of life
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Biosphere – living world
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Biotechnology – tech + biology
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Biohazard – dangerous biological material
Example sentence:
“Biodegradable products protect the environment.”
ROOT 8: “Dict” — Meaning: say or speak
10 words
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Dictionary – book of words
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Predict – say before
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Dictate – speak commands
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Verdict – decision said
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Contradict – say against
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Addiction – habit that ‘speaks’ to you
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Edict – official order
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Dictator – absolute ruler
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Indicate – show or point
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Benediction – blessing
Example sentence:
“The data indicates a positive trend.”
ROOT 9: “Therm” — Meaning: heat
10 words
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Thermometer – heat measure
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Thermal – related to heat
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Thermostat – heat controller
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Hypothermia – low body heat
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Hyperthermia – high body heat
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Thermodynamics – study of heat
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Geothermal – heat from earth
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Thermos – heat bottle
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Endothermic – absorbs heat
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Exothermic – releases heat
Example sentence:
“We installed a thermostat for better temperature control.”
ROOT 10: “Geo” — Meaning: earth
10 words
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Geography – study of earth
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Geology – study of rocks
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Geothermal – earth heat
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Geopolitics – global politics
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Geometry – measurement of earth
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Geocentric – earth-centered
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Geographic – related to a place
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Geosphere – earth layers
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Geostationary – fixed above earth
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Geochemistry – chemical study of earth
Example sentence:
“Geopolitics influences international relations.”
Section 4: How to Practice Roots Daily (Simple 5-Minute Method)
Because consistency creates real improvement, follow this:
STEP 1:
Pick 1 root daily
STEP 2:
Write 10 root-based words
STEP 3:
Write 5 sentences
STEP 4:
Speak your sentences aloud
STEP 5:
Use 1 root-word in your conversation
This 5-minute method builds long-lasting vocabulary effortlessly.
Section 5: Real-Life Examples Using Roots
Example 1 (Professional Life):
“We need a synchronized workflow to improve productivity.”
Example 2 (Social Conversation):
“I respect your perspective, but let’s inspect the facts.”
Example 3 (Academic Context):
“This biography offers a deep insight into the author’s life.”
Example 4 (Daily Life):
“I bought a portable charger for travel.”
Section 6: IELTS & Interview-Friendly Sentences
Because roots help you use strong vocabulary, here are powerful sentences:
✔ “My perspective changed after reading several biographies.”
✔ “We must transform outdated systems to stay productive.”
✔ “His verdict seemed fair and well researched.”
✔ “Renewable energy reduces our carbon footprint.”
✔ “The documentary provided a chronological explanation of events.”
These sentences instantly improve your speaking and writing.
Conclusion: Master Word Roots, Master Vocabulary
My dear students, because you completed this entire blog with patience, curiosity, and dedication, I already know that your vocabulary is going to grow very fast from today.
Always remember:
Learning 1 root = Learning 10 or even 50 new words.
Roots turn complicated words into simple, logical ideas.
Roots make vocabulary your friend, not your fear.
And yes — I will keep teaching you with the same care, clarity, and love.
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