The Root frangere: to break
Latin root
The root frangere means to break, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 3 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root frangere
Easily broken or damaged; delicate
“Handle the fragile glassware with care.”
Broken or separated into distinct parts; lacking unity
“The story was told in a fragmented, non-linear way.”
Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to treatment
“The refractory patient refused to take medication.”
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