Root = Core of Word
The meaning of the root Apis
bee
Serpins, Serpintis L.
serpent, snake
What do you call the backbone of a horse
equine spine
A member of the family of cats, lions, tigers and jauars.
Feline
Hating changes, cartoon character Charlie Brown dreads the ______ of his friend Lucy.
Caprice
Meaning of the root Avis
Bird
Leo, Leonis, L. leon G.
lion
What do you call a journalism prank
newspaper caper
Pertaining to or resembling an ape or monkey.
simian
An accomplished _______ competitor, Evelyn Gates was the first woman jockey to win a race involving major stakes.
equestrian
Meaning of the root Canis and Equis
dog, horse
Simia L.
monkey, ape
What do you call string for tying dogs?
canine twine
A sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind.
caprice
Biologists have discovered that human beings possess _______ social instincts such as sharing of food.
simian
Meaning of root Bos, Bovis
Cow, ox
Ursa L.
Bear
What do you call a dull or sluggish tree
bovine pine
Eyes look only to the sides, not straight ahead.
Piscine
Despite the comedian's antics, the audience sat in ________ silence.
bovine
Meaning of root Caper, Capra - Felis and Porcus
goat, cat, swine, pig
Zoion (Zoa)pl. G.
living being, animal
What are the bone-like growths coming from the head of a goat?
Capricorn's horns
Subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable or fickle.
capricious
Since bees depend on sunlight to set their flight bearings, an _______ should be located with its entrance facing east.
apiary