Greek / Latin Roots
Which root from the list means "water" and appears in the word "dehydrate"?
hydry or dehydrate
Define "clad" as used in the list.
clothed or covered
Using context clues from the sample sentence, what does "gingerly" mean?
cautiously/with extreme care
Grimace Synonyms
Scowl;Wince
Use "abrade/abrasion" in a sentence that shows the meaning "scraped area."
After falling on the playground, he had an abrasion on his elbow.
What does the prefix "ab-" typically mean? Provide one example word from the list.
away; abrasion
What is one meaning of "abrasive" when used to describe a person?
harsh or rough in manner; irritating
In the sentence about Sherlock Holmes making a "cursory search," what does "cursory" mean and what context clue signals it?
done in a hurry; "before going into the dining room" and implies little attention
Gingerly antonyms
Boldly;recklessly
Write a sentence using "electrify" to mean "to thrill."
The final goal electrified the crowd into roaring applause
Which root means "together" or "same" and appears in "simulate"?
Simul
Give both definitions of "electrify" listed in the document.
to wire/equip with electric power; to thrill or shock
From the example sentence for "derive" about applying Ohm’s law, what sense of "derive" is used?
to obtain through reasoning
Inventory Synonyms
List ; Catalog
Create a sentence that uses "cursory" to show quick, incomplete work.
Her cursory proofreading missed several typos.
The root "cur" relates to which general meaning? Give a word from the list that uses this root. (Answer: care/run/cur = run/flow?
Accept: cur → run/care; cursory
What does "succumb" mean in its two listed senses?
to give in/yield; to die/cease to exist
In the sentence "The simulation of a natural gas explosion gave the local emergency crews a chance to practice," what does "simulation" mean and which clue helps?
imitation of a possible situation; "gave...a chance to practice" implies rehearsal
Gruesome synonym and antonym
Horrific ; pleasent
Write a sentence that uses "simulate" to mean "to imitate" in a science context
The lab can simulate lightning to study its effects.
Explain how the Latin root in "corroborate" connects to its meaning; identify the root and the base meaning.
robust/robor = strength; corroborate = strengthen/confirm
Explain the difference between "dehydrate" (v.) and "dehydration" (n.) using examples from the text.
dehydrate = to remove water or become dry; dehydration = state of being dehydrated
Read: "Because he was standing at the stoplight when the accident occurred, Harry could corroborate the driver’s statement." What does "corroborate" mean here and which phrase provides the evidence?
to confirm/provide evidence; "was standing at the stoplight when the accident occurred" provides supporting evidence
Surmise Synonym and explain why its weaker than corroborate
suppose/guess; explanation: surmise lacks sufficient evidence, corroborate adds evidence/confirmation
Compose a short two-clause sentence using "endeavor" and showing earnest effort.
His endeavor to raise funds succeeded, and the class trip was paid for.