Roots
Definitions
Synonyms
Antonyms
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100
Define grad/gress.
to go forth, to proceed
100
Define the word errant.
Wandering or straying.
100
What is a synonym of pandemic?
Rampant.
100
What is an antonym of civility?
Rudeness.
100
Our ______ , a group of people who are part of the government, makes many of our decisions.
Congress.
200
Which root means "to come?"
ven/vent
200
What is the definition of incursion?
An attack on another territory.
200
What is another word that means civility?
Politeness, courteousness.
200
What is an antonym of pandemic?
Confined.
200
I tried to ___________ the person by taking another route, but he followed me like a creep.
Circumvent.
300
What is the root of the word cursory?
cur/curs
300
Who is a leader who appeals to people's emotions to gain power?
A demagogue.
300
What is a synonym for "a coming together?"
Congress.
300
What is the opposite of "break off?"
Covenant.
300
We made a ______ and swore to it! You can't just break our agreement!
Covenant.
400
What is the root and meaning of the word "erroneous?"
root: err meaning: to wander
400
What is the name of something that has an effect on a large area or region?
Pandemic.
400
What is the synonym of "wayward?"
Errant.
400
Circumvent is the opposite of what?
Confront.
400
There's no need to ________ this situation... it has nothing to do with the government!
Politicize.
500
Give the roots of the following words, as well as the roots' meanings. degrade aberrant covenant recourse
grad/gress: to go forth, proceed err: to wander ven/vent: to come cur/curs: to run
500
What would you call someone who is extraordinarily skilled in a particular art?
A virtuoso.
500
What is the synonym of worldly or sophisticated?
Cultured.
500
What is the opposite of comprehensive?
Cursory.
500
I gave the game a _______ glance, then shrugged my shoulders and walked away.
Cursory.
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