Essential Greek and Latin Roots for Tenth Grade Students: arm

Learn these words derived from the Latin root arm meaning "shield" and "weapon."
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  1. armor
    protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  2. armory
    a structure where military equipment is stored
  3. armament
    weaponry used by military or naval force
  4. armadillo
    a burrowing mammal whose body is covered with strong plates
  5. armada
    a large fleet
  6. armistice
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  7. armature
    coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
  8. disarm
    take away the weapons from; render harmless
  9. disarmament
    the act or process of reducing or depriving of weapons
  10. disarming
    act of reducing or depriving of weapons
Created on Wed Jun 18 11:05:56 EDT 2025

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