Word Roots
What does the root "bio-" mean?
Use context to define "lethargic": "The dog was lethargic after the long walk."
What is "a state of tiredness"?
What is a synonym for "happy"?
What is "joyful, glad, content, jolly, cheerfel, etc..."?
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
What is "not or reverse"?
What language does the word "kindergarten" originate from?
What is "German"?
Kinder= children
Garten= garden
Children's Garden!
What does "tele" mean?
What is "far or distant"?
What does "elated" mean in this sentence? "She was elated when she won the award."
What is "beyond/extremely happy"?
What is an antonym for "difficult"?
What is "challenging, hard, troublesome, tough, demanding, etc..."?
What does the suffix "-ful" mean?
What is "full of"?
From which language does "cliché" come?
What is "French"?
To print in stereotype.
Clicking sound= cliche!
What does the root "aqua" mean?
What is "water"?
Use context to define "tumultuous": "The storm was tumultuous."
What is "disruptive, disorderly, or loud"?
What is a synonym for "benevolent"?
What is "kind or sweet"?
What does "dis-" mean when added to a word?
What is "not or opposite of"?
What is the origin of the word "piano"?
What is "Italian"?
Piano= soft!
What does "graph" mean?
What is "written or write"?
What does "benevolent" mean in this context? "His benevolent nature made him a beloved leader."
What is "kind"?
What is an antonym for "generous"?
What is "greedy, stingy, selfish, etc..."?
What does the prefix "re-" indicate?
What is "again"?
What language does "sushi" come from?
What is "Japanese"?
Su= vinegar
Shi= rice
Literally translates to sour rice!
What does "chron" mean?
What is "time"?
Define "meticulous" based on: "She was meticulous in her research."
What is "showing great attention to detail, or precise/careful"?
What is a synonym for "dismal"?
What is "depressing"?
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
What is "without"?
What is the origin of the word "café"?
What is "French"?
Literally translates to coffee!