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The Root GREG

GREG means flock, herd, or mob.

Examples:
 * 1) ConGREGation: (n) a gathering of or collection of people, animals, or things
 * 2) GREGarious: (adj) fond of company; sociable
 * 3) SeGREGation: (n) the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things

The __congregation__ of students gathered in the cafeteria during seventh period were all anxious to get on the lunch line. However, the __gregarious__ students in the group prevented the students from forming an organized line because they kept moving around to talk to people they knew. Eventually, the friendly students were __segregated__ to the back of the line because everyone was too hungry to talk to them.

The Root GRAT

GRAT means pleasing.

Examples:
 * 1) GRATification: (v) give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction
 * 2) GRATuity: (n) money given in return for service or favor
 * 3) InGRATitude: (n) a discreditable amount of gratitude.

The new store owner was __gratified__ to see her new store being advertised in the local newspaper. Hence, she bought the creator of the advertisement flowers, as a present for her __gratuity.__ However, the creator of the advertisement returned her kindness and compassion with __ingratitude.__