Latin/Greek Roots 1
Based on the Latin roots we have learned, what does the word "antonym" mean? Give an example of antonyms.
a word directly opposite in another in meaning; as, hot and cold, short and tall
Based on what we know from Greek roots, what does the word "acrophobia" mean?
an abnormal fear of heights
Based on Latin roots, what does the word "avert" mean?
to turn away or aside from; as to avert an accident; avoid
Based on our knowledge of Greek roots, what does the word "anonymous" mean?
nameless, without an author
Based on our knowledge of Greek roots, what does the word "anarchy" mean?
Without rule; complete absence of government
Based on what we know about Latin and Greek roots, what does "indestructible" mean?
It is not able to be destroyed.
What does the Greek root "polis" mean?
city
What does the word "atheist" mean?
What does the Latin root "alti" mean?
high, height
What does the Latin root "a", "ab-" and
"abs" mean?
away; from; off
What does the Greek root "anti" mean?
against or opposite
What does the root "FRAG" mean? Give a word with "FRAG/FRACT" in it.
BREAK
FRACTURE, FRACTION, FRAGMENT, ETC.
What does "abstain" mean?
to voluntarily refrain from doing something; as to abstain from drinking, eating, smoking, etc.
What does the Latin word "spec" and Greek word "scope" mean?
To look or see
What does synonym mean and give an example of one.
Same meaning, different word.
small, little
large, big
expensive, costly
What do the Greek roots "a-", "an", mean, as in apathy?
not, without
What does the Greek root "meter" mean?
measure
What does the Greek root "onym" mean?
word or name
What does the Latin root "ambi" mean?
both
What do the Greek root "acro" mean?
high, height
Based on what we know about Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "abnormal" mean?
Different or away from normal
What does antitoxin or antivenin mean and when could it be utilized?
a substance to neutralize poisons (toxins) and could be utilized after a snake bite, insect bite or other venomous animal bite.
Based on what we know about Greek roots, what does an "altimeter" do?
A device that measures height or altitude
Based on what we know about Latin roots, what does the word "ambidextrous" mean?
Using both hands with equal ability
Based on what we know about Greek roots, what do the word "apathy" and "antipathy" mean?
not caring; a feeling of dislike or extreme hate