Word Knowledge

What does the root word therm- mean?

In working as an ASVAB tutor, I emphasize the importance of studying Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes.  Today the question asks which choice presents the root word therm-.  There are many words in the English language that consist of the root word therm-.  Examples include thermal, thermometer, hypothermia, hyperthermia, thermos, thermostat.  The root word therm- is one of the many root words that I present in my book, The ASVAB Tutor’s Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension Study Guide.  I present the root word therm-, its meaning and an example in chart form.  Do you know the meaning of therm-?  I will present the answer and definitions of the words with the root word therm- that I listed today.