Root Words
Context Clues
100

This is the root word in the word: "formula"

What is "form"

100

Brady tried to QUELL the rumors about his illness, but they continued.

What is the meaning of the word QUELL?

stop, put an end to

200

This is the root word for "water"

What is "hydr"

200

The lamb was very feeble whereas the lion was very strong.

What does FEEBLE mean?

weak

300

This is the meaning of the root word "geo"

What is "earth"

300

The teacher's face, like a brightly glowing summer day, signaled her feelings of contentment.

What does CONTENTMENT mean?

happy, at ease

400

This is the root word in the word "projectile"

This root word means "throw"

What is the root word "ject"

400

With over $10,000 in scholarship money awarded, Christopher deserved all the adulation he received for his hard work, good grades, and volunteer work. 

What does ADULATION mean in this case?

praise, or recognition

500

This is the root word and the suffix in the word "mobile"

What is the root word "mob" and the suffix "ile"

500

The woman's ERRONEOUS statements about the safety of her company's products led to a number of lawsuits alleging false representation.

What is the meaning of ERRONEOUS?

incorrect, wrong