What words do you already

know? pedestal

pedicure

tripodcentipede

pedestrian impediment

pedalpodiatrist

pedometer

quadruped

Therefore, what do you think our root word is for the week?

What do you think this root word means?

pedestalpedicure

tripodcentipede

pedestrian impediment

pedalpodiatrist

pedometer

quadruped

Ped – Pod

Foot

Podiatrist One who

treats disorders of

the feet

Pedestal The support at the foot of

a vase or statue

Impediment An obstacle

to one’s feet; a hindrance

Centipede An insect having

many legs

Pedometer An instrument for measuring the distance

one covers on foot

Quadruped

A four-footed animal

Pedestrian

A foot traveler

Pedal

A foot lever

Pedicure Care for the

feet and toenails

Tripod

A three-footed stand