Here are some words derived from "vita":
* Vital: Essential for life or existence.
* Vitamin: Organic compounds that are essential for life and growth.
* Vitamins: (plural form of vitamin)
* Vitality: Strength and energy.
* Vivacious: Lively and animated.
* Vitiate: To weaken or corrupt.
It's also possible you're thinking of another Greek root that sounds similar. Could you provide more context or the word you're trying to understand?