Thursday, August 23, 2012

Greek and Latin Words for August 21 - 24


tripod- a three footed stand often used to balance a camera.

biped- a creature with two feet.

pedicure- a foot treatment that could include soaking the feet and polishing the toenails.    

pedal- a lever that is moved with one's foot.

quadruped- a four footed creature

pedestrian- a person who crosses the street on foot.

millipede- a creature with 1,000 feet.

peddler- a person who goes from door to door on foot trying to sell  a product.

centipede- creature with 100 feet.

impediment- something that stands in one's way; an obstacle

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