Roots!
Geometric name for a shape with eight sides
octagon
This noun names the official act of legally forbidding something.
prohibition
Give a verb meaning “to remove water from” formed with one of our roots.
dehydrate
a copy or reproduction
imitation
provide any word containing the root meaning "distant"
telephone
telescope
telegram
etc.
This word is confusing - it actually means one who has a "thousand thousands"
millionaire
After a moment of silence, the governor offered a _______ to the grieving widow of the fallen soldier.
tribute
Supply a word meaning “one-speech” performance (a dramatic speech by one actor) using the root for “one.”
monologue
She kept asking him how he felt, but he'd only shrug and say "I don't care." He's . . .
indifferent
provide an alternative word for "winner' containing the root meaning "conquer; overcome"
victor
Give a word containing the root meaning "warn; advise"
monitor
admonish
premonition
etc.
If there are serious consequences to your actions, you might say you understand the . . .
ramifications
Provide a noun meaning “a strong, defensive structure”
fortress
Name the adjective for a person who sets high goals and pursues them energetically.
ambitious
Give a word with the root “mot-” that means “to encourage or push someone toward action.
motivate
Name a verb built from the root meaning “to conquer” that describes legally forcing someone to leave a property
evict/eviction
If you can't afford something, you might ______ your payment.
defer
Give a word regarding what one might do in a conversation using the root “to throw in”
interject
If someone doesn't respect authority, you might call them . . .
defiant
Provide a word containing the suffix "study of" that combines another root we've studied.
biology
microbiology
philology
genealogy
Fill in the blank
The student walked in loudly and caused a major ________ to the silent class.
disruption
The harsh _______ of the building hid the warmth inside.
facade
If someone is a paralegal, they . . .
Work alongside; beside a legal professional (attorney).
When camping, we were _______ to attacks from wild animals.
vulnerable
Provide a word using the root meaning “over, excessive” that describes exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole