The Root scire: to know
Latin root
The root scire means to know, 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 scire
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work properly
“She was a conscientious worker who never missed deadlines.”
Having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic
“Her prescient warnings about the market crash went unheeded.”
Not conscious; unaware; done without awareness
“She was unconscious of the effect she had on others.”
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