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nom
(NOM)name
Latin (and the Greek nym) for name. Used in words about naming, calling, and choosing.
rootLatin
CommunicationSpellings:nomnominnym
Example words
nominate
to name someone for a position or award
synonym
a word that means the same as another
antonym
a word that means the opposite
anonymous
without a name attached
Who it is for
Grades served: 6, 7
Level 2Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.
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