Greek & Latin Roots
What does the Greek root bio mean?
bio means life
What is the meaning of the Greek root geo?
Geo means earth
What does the suffix -ist mean?
One who practices.
Give an example of an illusion.
Possible answer: Mirage
Define the word immeasurable?
im- means not, so immeasurable means 'not measurable'
The Greek root logos means "word" or "speech."
What does the word catalog mean?
log means "word" or "speech"
so a catalog is a list of words OR a magazine like paper to order items from
Define geographer using the definition of geo.
What does the suffix -ous mean?
Full of
Define ferocious.
Something very mean, wild.
What is the meaning of the word inactive?
in- means not, so inactive means 'not active'
Use the definition of meter to describe the word
speedometer
meter means measure, so speedometer is the measurement of speed.
What is the meaning of the Greek root cycl?
Cycl means circle.
What is the meaning of the word artist?
-ist means one who practices, so artist means one who practices art.
Name a characteristic that comes from genes.
Possible answers: Eye color, hair color
What is the meaning of the word deodorize?
de- means not or opposite, so deodorize means to 'not odorize'
What is the meaning of the Latin root aud?
Aud means hear/sound.
What is the meaning of the word tricycle?
What is the meaning of the word dentist?
-ist means one who practices, so dentist means one who practices dentistry.
Name the 2 ways the word target can be used.
1: Something you aim at (archery)
2: A goal you aim for (AR points)
What is the meaning of the word cohost?
co- means together, so cohost means to 'host together'
What does the word audible mean?
Aud means hear and -ible means able to, so audible means able to be heard.
What is a meterstick?
Meter means measure, so a meterstick is a stick used to measure.
What is the meaning of the word disastrous?
-ous means full of, so disastrous means full of disaster.
What does the word increase mean?
To become larger; get bigger
What are the meaning of the words
misdial and foremost
mis- means wrongly, so misdial means to 'dial wrongly'
fore- means before or front, so foremost 'means before most'