Week 4 Roots
What does the root word "gon" mean? It is used in the word "octagon".
angle
What does the root word "meter" mean? It is used in the word "thermometer".
measure
What does the root word "milli" mean? It is used in the word "millimeter".
thousand
What does the root word "pyr" mean? It is used in the word "pyrophobia".
fire
What does the root word "frag/fract" mean? It is used in the word "fracture".
to break
What does the root word "jud" mean? It is used in the word "judicial".
law, right, consider
What does the root word "par" mean? It is used in the word "prepare".
arrange, prepare
What does the root word "term" mean? It is used in the word "terminate".
boundary, limit
What does the root word "gen" mean? It is used in the word "generation".
family, race, kind, type
What does the word "initiate" mean? Create a definition using the root word "init".
To start or begin something.
What does the word "ponder" mean? Create a definition using the root word "pond".
To think carefully about something.
What does the word "tangible" mean? Create a definition using the root word "tang".
Able to be seen by touch.
What root word is in the word "fortress"?
fort
What does the word "habitat" mean? Create a definition using the root word "hab".
The natural home or environment of a plant or animal.
What does the root word "peritus" mean?
experienced, tested, skilled
What does the word "testify" mean? Create a definition using the root word "test".
To give evidence or a statement under oath in a court of law.
What root word is in the word "confirmation"? What does the root word mean?
firm/firmus/firmare; firm, strengthen
What does the root word "lat" mean?
side, wide
To fold twice, or make an exact copy.
What does the word "venue" mean? Create a definition using the root word "ven".
A place where people come together for an event.