It was facile solution to a complex problem, easily achieved but difficult to implement. Knowing the meaning of the root word fac helps you know that facile means _____________-
done with little effort
100
What is the meaning of the prefix re?
again, back
100
What does the suffix able mean?
possible to
100
The root word ject means?
throw
100
Polytheism is a religious term. It means ______________.
many religions
200
Knowing the meaning of the root word duct helps you to know that aqueduct means______________.
a passage for water,
water is pulled or lead away
200
What is meaning of the prefix un?
not or in reverse
200
If -ology means the study of, then adding -ology to the word myth would mean?
the study of myths
200
The root word lax means what?
not tense
200
Anthropology is the study of __________.
human behavior in different cultures and time
300
A good doctor should always be able to elucidate any medical jargon he or she uses. Knowing the meaning of the root luc helps to know that elucidate means_______.
to shed light on, to help understand
300
What does the prefix inter mean?
between
300
If -ic means like or having the nature of, then adding ic to the word democrate would mean?
like or having the nature of a democrat
300
Knowing the meaning of the root word port helps the reader understand that a porter is?
a person who carries luggage
300
What does it mean when a person is described as being an egotist?
full of self
400
If you know the meaning of belli- then you will understand that the bellicose party of soldiers were ____.
war-like, wanting to fight
400
What does the prefix sub mean?
under
400
What does the suffix ulous mean?
tending to
400
Knowing the meaning of the root word ortho helps the reader understand that orthopedic surgeon does?
straightens/corrects feet
400
A mega mall would be a _________mall.
really big/huge
500
No one gives credence to the Loch Ness monster. Knowing the meaning of the root word cred helps the reader know that credence has something to do with _________.
believable
500
What does the prefix trans mean?
across
500
Knowing the meaning of the ation or ion helps the reader understand that preparation means?
the action of making ready or being made ready for use
500
What is the meaning of the root word terr?
earth
500
Two root words are commonly found in words that are legal terms, such as culprit and jurisdiction. What is the meaning of each root word?