Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots. dermatitis epidermis marine mermaid submarine hypodermic skin sea

Explanation:

• For the "skin" category: The root "derm" relates to skin. "Dermatitis" (inflammation of skin), "epidermis" (outer layer of skin), and "hypodermic" (relating to under the skin) all have roots connected to skin.
• For the "sea" category: The root "mar" or "mer" relates to sea. "Marine" (relating to sea), "mermaid" (a sea - related mythical creature), and "submarine" (a vessel that operates under the sea) all have roots connected to sea.

Answer:

• skin: dermatitis, epidermis, hypodermic
• sea: marine, mermaid, submarine