Roots
Definitions
Context
Prefix/Suffix
Grab Bag
100
from the Latin word "aequus" meaning same, even, equal
What is EQU?
100
A period of time during which events follow a certain pattern and repeat themselves
What is cycle?
100
The clown hopped on his one-wheeled_______ which he rode on a tightrope.
What is unicycle?
100
Means One
What is UNI?
100
DEFINE: Off and on; start and stop
What is intermittent
200
From the Greek word kuklos meaning "wheel"
What is CYCL?
200
A closed route that goes around an object or area
What is circuit?
200
The stop lights blinked _________ to signal that the cars should take turns at the intersection.
What is intermittently?
200
Means Two
What is Bi?
200
From Latin meaning "between"
What is INTER?
300
from the Latin word circum meaning "around"
What is CIRC?
300
Having all sides equal length
What is equilateral?
300
The old clock's __________ will swing slower than newer clocks.
What is pendulum?
300
Means Four
What is Quad?
300
Synonym: lines that cross
What is intersect?
400
From the Latin word pendo meaning "hang"
What is PEND?
400
time or space between two events or objects
What is interval?
400
I tried to _________ my online test, but the computer died.
What is transmit?
400
Means Three
What is TRI?
400
DEFINE: To come between
What is interfere?
500
From Latin meaning "across"
What is TRANS?
500
Equally distant from two points
What is equidistant?
500
The politician plans to ____________ around the room to mingle with potential supporters.
What is circulate?
500
Means to cut
What is SECT?
500
Synonym: to do
What is transact?
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