Roots L. 14 +
Def. 1
Def. 2
Def. 3
1984
100

What Latin root word means "to seize"?

Prehendo /Prehendere/ Prehendi/ Prehensum

100

To indicate indirectly.

imply

100

To consist of; to contain.

comprise

100

A tactic intended to frustrate, embarrass, or gain an advantage over an opponent. 

ploy

100

This person wrote The Jungle Book

Kipling

200

What Latin root word means "with"?

com/ cun <L. "with"

200

Deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing.

duplicity

200

Definite; stated in detail, leaving nothing to be guessed at; outspoken. 

explicit

200

An action or act of retaliation against someone for injuries received. 

reprisal

200

What are the three stages of Winston's reintegration as mentioned by O'Brien?

Learning, understanding, and acceptance.

300

What is the root that means "to fold"?

Plico/ Plicare/ Plicavi/ Plicatum

300

Participation with another in an act that is or seems to be deceitful. 

complicity

300

To use a tool or weapon vigorously; to work at a trade.

ply

300

A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for business ventures.

entrepreneur

300

Who, along with O'Brien, wrote the "Book"?

Party leadership

400

What is the Latin root that means "under"?

sup/ sub <L. "under"

400

To make use of selfishly or unethically.

exploit 

400

To grasp mentally; to understand.

apprehend

400

To reprimand, reprove, or express disapproval.

reprehend

400

What does Winston trace in the dust on the table, signaling his breaking point during interrogation?

2 + 2 = 5

500

What Greek root means "Human being" or "man"? 

Anthropos

500

To make clear; to explain thoroughly, often in a literary context.

explicate

500

Not to be outweighed or overcome in argument. 

impregnable

500

To aks humbly or earnestly for, as in praying; to beseech.

supplicate

500

After his release, where does Winston unexpectedly encounter Julia?

The Chestnut Tree Café