Word Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question on the root word dorm-. In working as an ASVAB tutor, I emphasize the importance of reviewing root words to boost vocabulary level. The Latin root dorm- means sleep. Here are the meanings of a number of words with the root word dorm-.
Dorm- means sleep.
Dorm is short for dormitory.
Dormitory is a building of rooms where many sleep (common in colleges).
Dormancy is a state of sleeping.
Dormant is being in a sleeping state.
Dormitive means causing sleep.
Dormition is the state of falling asleep.
Dormient means sleeping
Dormeuse is a carriage arrange for sleeping while traveling.
