Root Meanings
What does the root "spir" mean?
Breath, alive
Inspire
To motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope or encourage
Flamingo
A bird with a long neck, long legs, and pink or red feathers
The ______ girl was eager to take her picture at the beach.
photogenic
What does the root "photo" mean?
light
Spirited
Having inner drive, lively, excited
Photosynthesis
The formation of food in plants by meaning of sunlight
Flammable
Easily set on fire, able to burn
The football coach _____ his athletes to try and win the 2nd half of the game.
inspired
What does the root "flam" mean?
Perspire
To cool the body by emitting water
Adjective
Inflammation
A condition of soreness, swelling, irritation
Did you know that ______ get their color because of the food they eat?
flamingo's
What Latin word does flam come from?
Flamma, meaning flame
Respiration
The act of breathing
Telephoto
A type of camera lens that makes it possible to take a close-up picture of a distant object
Which of these is NOT antonym for flammable?
Fire resistant, Fire proof, burnable, nonflammable
burnable
Dianna had so much _______ around her wrist that her mom drove her to the ER.
inflammation
What Latin word does spir come from?
Spirare, meaning to breathe
Which of these is NOT a synonym for spirited?
Lively, Moody, Joyous, or Excited
Moody
Which of these is a synonym for photosynthesis?
Light into food, food into light, food and light, or no food or light
light into food
Which of these is synonym for Flamingo?
Raccoon, Bird, Mammal, or Swan
Bird
Vince was _____ more than anyone after he finished his cross country meet.