Root Words
What does the root word "anthro" mean?
"human being"
What word means the study of human societies and cultures?
anthropology
What device would you use to measure temperature?
thermometer
An organism that causes disease.
pathogen
Identify the root in photography and explain what it means.
photo, meaning "light"
What root means "mind, soul, spirit"?
"psych"
A word meaning intense happiness or excitement.
euphoria
A scientist who studies weather and atmospheric conditions is called what?
meteorologist
A word describing a person familiar with many cultures and experiences.
cosmopolitan
Which word with the root "anthro" shows kindness and a desire to help others?
philanthropic
Which root word refers to "world, universe, or order"?
"cosmo"
A place for physical training or sports.
gymnasium
Which root would you use to describe scientific knowledge used for practical purposes?
techn (as in technology)
The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
psychology
Which root word is found in technical and what does it mean?
techn, meaning "art or skill"
The root "meter" or "metr" refers to what concept?
"measure"
This word refers to the universe seen as a well-organized whole.
cosmos
If a plant is using sunlight to create food, what is this process called?
photosynthesis
A doctor specializing in diagnosing diseases.
pathologist
What is the difference between a thermometer and a photometer?
A thermometer measures temperature, while a photometer measures the intensity of light.
Which root word means "feeling" or "disease"?
path"
A word for sharing or understanding another’s emotions.
sympathy
If someone avoids harsh language by using polite words, what is this called?
euphemism
A process of transformation in form or nature.
metamorphosis
Create a sentence using the word sympathy correctly.
Example: "She expressed her sympathy to the family after hearing the sad news."