Roots/Prefix Review
What does the root therm mean?
heat
What number is "octo"?
This word means "eight" in both English and other languages.
Something that is boring because it is always the same
Monotonous
A crack or break in something
rupture
The distance from one side of a circle to the other.
diameter
This root means "to break."
rupt
What is the number for "tri"?
This word means "three" in both English and other languages.
Complete control over a supply of goods or services. Some think Amazon has a __________ over online goods and services.
monopoly
disruptive
perimeter
name a word that uses the prefix "astr" which means "star".
AWV - astronomy is an example
What number is "mono"?
This word means "one" in Greek.
extremely large; Nasa scientists conduct _________ amounts of research.
astronomical
To cause, something or someone, to become dishonest or immoral, to cause a change for the worse. Some believe that politicians in our government are _______, unable to be trusted.
corrupt
when something is the same on both sides, or when one side is a mirror image of the other.
Symmetry
This prefix means "under" or "beneath."
What number is "tetra" in Greek?
This word means "four" in Greek.
A series of three novels or movies that are closely related.
trilogy
Able to speak two languages
bilingual
Something that came before something else and may have influenced or caused it.
Antecedent
This prefix means "over" or "above."
super
What root is "four" in Latin?
quad
A speech that praises or honors someone who has died. Often read at a funeral.
Eulogy
A situation that has two choices that are both unfavorable. The girl faced a __________ when deciding whether to go to the birthday party or the softball game.
dilemma
The profession of examining people's eyes to find out if they need eyeglasses or medical treatment
optometry