GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS--GROUP TWO - Kyrene School …



ADJECTIVE SUFFIXESDirections: The following suffixes are common endings of adjectives. I provide examples of words containing each suffix. On another piece of paper list examples of your own—three of each (for a C), four of each (for a B), or five of each (for an A).–able, -ible: capable, agreeable, edible, visible (definition: capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to) –ant, -ent: defiant, relevant, insistent, consistent (definition: characterized by or serving in the capacity of) (Note: make sure your examples are adjectives and not nouns such as assistant and servant)–ful: careful, helpful (definition: full of or characterized by)–ic: metallic, heroic [definitions: having some characteristics of (heroic); in the style of (Byronic); pertaining to a family of peoples or languages (Finnic, Semitic)]–ile: juvenile, infantile [definitions: expresses capability, susceptibility, liability, or aptitude (agile, volatile); “like a” (juvenile, infantile)]–ish: Irish, foolish, greenish (definitions: of, relating to, characteristic of, having a touch or trace of) –ive: abusive, exhaustive (definition: performs or tends toward an indicated action or state): –less: careless, fearless (definition: without or lacking in)–ous: gracious, nervous (definition: full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of)–ward: inward, forward (definition: in a spatial or temporal direction) (Note: Words ending in this suffix are also often adverbs.)–al: magical, final (definition: of the kind of, pertaining to, having the form or character of)NOUN SUFFIXESDirections: The following suffixes are common endings of nouns. I provide the meaning of each suffix and examples of words containing each suffix. On another piece of paper list examples of your own—three of each (for a C), four of each (for a B), or five of each (for an A).–ance, -ence, -ancy, -ency: defiance, persistence, buoyancy, expediency (definition: action, process, state of) –cian, -sion, -tion: electrician, immersion, institution (definition, -cian: having a specific skill; definition of the others: act of, state of, result of)–dom: freedom, kingdom, wisdom (definition: quality, realm, office)–hood: childhood, manhood (definition: order, quality)–ism: racism, exorcism (definition: system, manner, condition)–ist: racist, exorcist (definition: one who, that which)–ity: captivity, clarity (definition: state of, quality)–ment: government, achievement (definition: act of, result)–ness: carelessness, restlessness (definition: state of)–ship: (definitions: quality, state, condition: as in “scholarship”; rank, status, office as in “professorship”; art, skill, or craft as in “penmanship”; a collective body as in “readership”) –tude: gratitude, multitude (definition: condition, state, quality) VOCABULARY EXPANSION WORKSHEETWENZDirections: Many words are comprised of a root word along with a suffix, a prefix, or both. By adding different suffixes and prefixes, words can take on the character of different parts of speech. Fill out the following chart by adding nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs that have the same root word as the given word. The first two lines are filled out as examples. Do not use the following suffixes: -ing, -s, -ed, -er, -or Note: Only use the suffix –ness in the noun column if it’s the only option. Note #2: List the MOST COMMON variation. For example, “destruct” is much less common than ________________. (Extra Credit: Add ten more groups of four on the back).NOUNVERBADJECTIVE ADVERBhesitancyhesitatehesitanthesitantly consensusconsentconsensualconsensuallyinformativeimagineobedienceprotectivelylaughablesharpendepthenjoysuspiciousagreeablyexcitementpossesspersuasivedefiantlydeceptionprosperinquisitivesuccessfullydestructionintrudeGREEK AND LATIN ROOTS—GROUP ONE WENZROOT WORD ENGLISH MEANING ENGLISH WORDS CONTAINING THE ROOT-graph or -graphy: writing, drawing, image-making geo:earthphoto:lightintra-:withinhypo-:not enough; undertele-:over a distance; distantpsych, psyche:mind; soulbio:lifemeter, -metry, or metr-:measurement, measuring, meterinter-:between, among, in the midst of-logy, log-, -logue:the study of; wordhyper-:too much; too; over; more than enoughderm- or -derm:skinkilo-:a thousandmicro-:small; littlescope:view; viewingphono, -phone:soundmulti-:many; much (this is the Latin form)pre-:before; earlier than; prioromni-:all; universalThis word describes the cosmic view of the Catholic Church and of Nicolaus Copernicus before the discoveries of Galileo.a. geocentricb. hypergalacticc. omnigalacticd. microbialAbnormally high fever.a. hyperaphasiab. hyperthermiac. hypoaphasiad. hypothermiaI’m afraid of light.a. microphobiab. phonophobiac. dermaphobiad. photophobiaThe measurement around the entire area.a. omnimetricb. polymetricc. perimeterd. telemetricTo transfer a body over a distance by means of telekinesis.a. teleportb. telepathyc. telegraphd. telemetricI thrust myself into the affairs of others (in other words, I come between them).a. interceptorb. interloperc. intraceptord. producerI am a device that shows (so that a person may view) changes in electrical output.a. microscopeb. metronomec. oscilloscoped. periscopeI am a hollow stone (excavated from the earth) lined with crystals.a. microbeb. biomec. epidermisd. geodeI am self-written.a. autographb. telegraphc. polygraphd. photographI am an assumption or guess underlying the main idea or proposition.a. intrathesisb. hypothesisc. hyperthesisd. omnithesisI eat all or everything.a. carnivorousb. herbivorousc. omnivorousd. oink oinkThe belief that one’s future is determined before it actually happensa. predilectionb. predestinationc. prefabricationd. preliminaryThe measurement of mental traits, abilities, and processes.a. photometryb. biometricsc. geometryd. psychometricsHaving many different parts, elements, or forms.a. unidimensionalb. omnipresentc. multifariousd. presuppositionA highly detailed and thoroughly documented study or paper written about a limited area of a subject or field of inquiry.a. monogramb. monographc. monologued. monopolyAny of the thick-skinned ungulates, such as the elephant or hippopotamus.a. epidermisb. dermatitisc. pachydermd. mesodermOne thousand units of frequency used to measure sound, radio, and other waves.a. kilohertzb. millihertzd. decahertzd. decihertzTo control with excessive attention to minor (or small) details.a. hyperactivityb. omnipresencec. micromanaged. microscopicExtrasensory communication between minds.a. telepathyb. telekinesisc. telesymmetryd. telephoneticsTo act in behalf of someone (between parties) in trouble; to mediate.a. interfereb. interdictc. interceded. interlopeAn instrument that measures and records the vibrations of earthquakes.a. seismographb. seismologyc. seismoscoped. seismophoneA basic unit of speech sound for a language. a. phonologyb. phonographc. radiologyd. phonemeDirections: Identify the Greek root(s) in the following words. Provide the meaning of each root in parentheses after the root. Then list the part of speech of the word and provide a short definition.KilometerDermatologistHypertensionGeocentricPhotosensitiveOmniscientPrequelMulti-taskMicrobeHypothermiaIntracellularAutographPsychologistTeleprompterBiospherePhonicsTelescopeInternationalGREEK AND LATIN ROOTS--GROUP TWOROOT WORDENGLISH MEANING ENGLISH WORDS CONTAINING THE ROOThydropseudoanthro, anthropophobo, phobiamono, mon- -gamy -archy, -cracy, -cratautophil, -phile-pathy, -pathonoma, -onymsym-, syn-anti-, ant-Polis, poli, -poliscosmo-, cosm-polychron-, chrontheo, -theismcircum-contra-Greek and Latin Roots Exercise1. An injection that goes within your veins is a(n) ______________ injection.a. intervenousb. intravenousc. hypervenousd. hypovenous2. A person who can communicate thoughts or feelings over a distance is said to be a. omnipathicb. multipathicc. biopathicd. telepathic3. This form of mathematics literally means to measure the earth.a. geologyb. geometryc. biologyd. biometry4. Since anthropo is a Greek root for “man” or “mankind”, the study of mankind would bea. anthropographb. anthropologyc. anthroposcope d. anthropometry5. Since therm is a Greek root for “heat”, having your body lose too much heat is calleda. hypothermia b. hyperthermia c. dermothermiad. biothermia6. A branch of science that deals with the measurement of the intensity of light isa. phonologyb. psychography c. photometry d. omniphoto7. Since science comes from a Greek root that means “knowledge,” the word for “all-knowing” isa. geoscienceb. hyperscience c. multiscience d. omniscience8. Since the Greek root epi- sometimes means “outer,” the thin outer layer of the skin is thea. epidermis b. epiloguec. epigraphd. episcope9. Since the Greek root peri- means “around,” an instrument used in submarines that can view the surroundings around the top of the water is called a a. perigraphb. peridermc. perimeterd. periscope10. If an African American woman married a Hawaiian man, their marriage would be an ______ one.a. interracialb. intraracialc. multiraciald. omniracial11. A short musical movement that comes before the main performance is called aa. hypoludeb. interludec. intraluded. prelude12. A person whose wealth includes many millions is a a. hypermillionaireb. omnimillionaire c. multimillionaire d. bum13. A branch of science that is the study of small life forms is calleda. microbiology b. microgeometry c. hypophilologyd. underwater basket weaving14. Since path is a Greek root that sometimes means suffer, the word for someone whose mind is suffering isa. biopathologyb. intrapathic c. patheticd. psychopath15. Since auto is a Greek root for “self”, the word for a book written about one’s own life is a. biographyb. autobiography c. micropsychologyd. nursery rhyme16. Since mono is a Greek root for “one,” a speech or series of words uttered by one person is a a. monographb. monogramc. monologued. monometer17. A person that is overly sensitive is said to bea. telesensitiveb. psychosensitive c. photosensitived. hypersensitive e. an idiot18. A thousand grams is a: a. monogram b. milligramc. kilogramd. ton19. Since xylo- is a Greek root for “wood,” a wooden instrument that produces musical sounds is a a. xylometerb. xylocainec. xylographd. xylophone20. Since kinesis is a Greek root for “movement,” the word for moving objects over a distance without touching them is a. telekinesisb. psychokinesis c. hyperkinesisd. omnikinesis ROOTS VOCABULARYDirections: Fill in each of the blanks above with a word from the word bank below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.The study of suffering minds is __________________________________.E-mail sent within the same department is __________________________ mail.E-mail sent between different departments is ________________________ mail.4. A needle that you use to administer a vaccination under the skin is a ________________ needle. A speech or presentation (words) delivered by one person is a ________________________. The study of religion or God is ______________________.The practice of having many spouses or marriages is ________________________. If you are overly anxious before the big game, you could be described as ________.A form of mathematics that measures the earth and is frequently used by engineers is _________________________.The study of small life forms is ____________________________. A small example of a larger reality (or world) is a __________________________.A work of art that contains many colors could be described as __________________. Something that occurred before historical data was available could be described as being ___________________________. An instrument that allows you to view objects over a distance is a ______________. To put things together in time is to _____________________ them.To get around something (or to avoid it) is to ___________________________ it. Authors who use a false name to hide their true identities are using a ____________. A person who is against the government could be described as ________________. Since biblio is the Greek root for book, a person who loves books is a _________. Since the Greek root for shape is morph, a creature who is man-shaped could be described as _________________________. microscopeinterdepartmentalpolygamyhyperslackgeometryantigovernmentmonologuesubdermicanthropomorphicslackerphobiccontrarchymultianxiousanthropologycontradepartmentalbibliopathbigamycosmologymulticoloredantonymtheologymicrobiologypsychologycircumferenceautomorphicbiologygeophotologyintradepartmentalpolyslackersmicrogeologypsychopathologypregovernmentonomatogamybibliographyslackerloguepolymorphichypoanxiousomnicoloredpolychromaticpseudonymmonotheismtelescopehypodermictheosophymicrocosmbioscopegeologyhyperanxiousintercoloredsynchronizesynthesizecircumventhyperdermicpseudoslackerSlackasaurus RexbibliophileprehistoricalGreek and Latin Roots Exercise1. Not enough blood sugar.a. hypoglycemiab. hyperglycemiac. microglycemiad. multiglycemia2. A person’s written signature.a. monographb. monogramc. biographd. autograph3. Foreknowledge; knowing something before it happens.a. propositionb. preparationc. prerogatived. prescience4. Measures air pressure.a. thermometerb. odometerc. barometer d. oscilloscope5. The luminous surface of the sun or a star.a. photomontage b. photosphere c. telephoto d. biosphere6. A branch of science that deals with the study of human culture.a. archaeologyb. anthropology c. psychology d. theology7. All-powerful.a. omnivoreb. omniscient c. multiscience d. omnipotent8. Occurring within a cell.a. intracellularb. intercellularc. telecellulard. omnicellular9. High blood pressure.a. biopsy b. peridermc. hypertensiond. hypoallergenic10. If a Hawaiian woman married a Hawaiian man, their marriage would be a(n) ______ one.a. interracialb. intraracialc. multiraciald. omniracial11. Under the skin.a. hypocellularb. hypodermicc. hyperdermicd. intradermic12. Numerous.a. preliminaryb. omnipotent c. multitudinousd. hypoactive13. Decoding words by breaking down individual sounds of letters.a. phoneme b. phonography c. phonoscopyd. phonics14. Having a suffering mind.a. biopathologicalb. pathetic c. sympatheticd. psychopathic15. A measurement of electric force.a. kilometerb. kilogram c. kilohertzd. kilovolt16. Relating to the heat of the earth’s interior. a. geometricb. geocentricc. geothermald. geode17. A person that is light sensitive is said to bea. telesensitiveb. psychosensitive c. photosensitived. hypersensitive 18. A device to send written messages over a distance. a. monogram b. telepathyc. anthropodd. telegraph19. The removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body.a. biopsy b. biofeedback c. bioluminescence d. biodegradable20. A small living organism. a. microcapsuleb. microcosm c. microfiche d. microgram e. microbeGREEK AND LATIN ROOTS PRACTICE SHEET—GROUP TWODirections: Each of the following words contain a Greek and Latin root. Define each word on a separate sheet of paper and list its part of speech. Notice how each word relates to the English meaning of the Greek root. Also notice that many of the words contain two of the roots that we have studied.ROOT: hydro(water)WORDS: 1. hydrolysis2. hydrateROOT: pseudo(false, fake)WORDS:3. pseudonym4. pseudointellectualROOT: anthropo (man, mankind) WORDS:5. anthropomorphic6. misanthropistROOT: phobo, phobia(fear)WORDS:7. claustrophobia8. acrophobiaROOT: mono, mon, (one)WORDS:9. monotonous10. monologueROOT: -gamy(marriage)WORDS:11. monogamy12. polygamyROOT: -archy, -cracy, -crat (government, authority) WORDS:13. monarchy 14. democracy 15. aristocratROOT: auto (self)WORDS:16. autonomy17. automaticROOT: phil, -phile (love)WORDS: 18. philosophy19. bibliophile20. audiophileROOT: -pathy, -path (feeling, suffering)WORDS:21. antipathy22. empathyROOT: onoma, -onym(name)WORDS:23. homonym24. onomatopoeiaROOT: sym-, syn- (with, together)WORDS:25. synchronize26. symbioticROOT: anti-, ant- (against)WORDS:27. antioxidant28. anticoagulantROOT: polis, poli (city, citizen) WORDS:29. metropolis30. cosmopolitanROOT: cosmo-, cosm-(world, universe) WORDS:31. cosmology32. microcosmROOT: poly (many)WORDS:33. polymorphic34. polychromaticROOT: chron-, -chron(time)WORDS:35. chronological36. synchronicityROOT: theo, -theis (God)WORDS:37. theocracy38. polytheisticROOT: circum- (around)WORDS:39. circumnavigate40. circumventROOT: contra- (against)WORDS:41. contradiction42. contraryGreek and Latin Roots Exercise1. Since soph is a Greek root for “wisdom”, the word for the love of wisdom is ________________________.2. A person who is against censoring reading or visual materials is said to be ________________________.3. A citizen who is said to be worldly or sophisticated is said to be _________________________________.4. A government headed by one figurehead, such as a king or queen, is said to be a(n) _____________________. 5. Since the prefix for “without” or “not” is a- or an-, the word describing a person without feelings about a certain subject is ____________________________________.6. A word that names the opposite meaning of another word is a(n) __________________________________. 7. Since dicere (sometimes changed to -dict in English words) means “to say,” the word for stating the opposite of what another has said is ________________________.8. A state of being poisoned or intoxicated by substances produced within one’s own self is ___________________.9. Since the Greeks believed in many gods, their religious beliefs can be described as being ___________________.10. A word that contains many syllables is said to be ______________________________.11. The word for the study of the origin, structure, and space-time rrelationships of the universe is _____________.12. The word describing putting two things together in time is _________________________________.13. To get or go around something (in other words, to “avoid”) is to ____________________________ it.14. Since re- means “again,” the word for putting water into your system again after losing it is ________________.15. A person who pretends to be a detective when he or she really isn’t (“false detective”) is a _________________.16. Since morph- is a Greek word for “shape,” an animal that is shaped like a human (mankind) is said to be _____________________________________________________.17. An abnormal fear of heights is ___________________________. (Hint: acro- is a Greek root for “topmost.”)18. The topmost, fortified part of an ancient Greek city is called the ___________________________.19. The crime of marrying one person while still legally married to another (thus being married to two people) is ___________________________________.20. Since the Greek word for “few” is oligos, the word for government by a few people is _____________________.polytheisticphilosophyacronymcosmology astrologyacrimoniouspseudodetectiveautoimmunitysophisticatedanticensorshipantonymbigamyoligarchycircumventanthropophagoussympatheticapatheticpseudonympolysyllabicpolitariancosmopolitancircumsizeacrophobiacontradictsynchronizeantigovernmentmonosyllabicaddictpantheisticrephilibusteranthropomorphicmonarchychronichomonymolivineautointoxicationrehydrateacropolispolygamyanarchysympathyoligoshbygollyGREEK ROOTS QUIZ 2 REVIEW SHEETDirections: Can you define the following English words with Greek or Latin derivations? You should be able to do so without looking each word up in the dictionary since each word contains two or more roots that we have studied in class! Write down a definition for each word. (Each word’s part of speech is included in parentheses.)1. psychopathology (noun) (psyche + -path + -logy)2. hydrophobia (noun) (hyrdro + phobia)3. pseudoscientist (noun) (pseudo)4. polygamy (noun) (poly + -gamy)5. monologue (noun) (mono + logue)6. monarchy (noun) (mono + -archy)7. cosmopolitan (adj.) (cosmo + poli)8. omnidirectional (adj.) (omni)9. autocrat (noun) (auto + -crat)10. antitheology (noun) (anti + theo + -logy)11. synchronize (verb) (syn + chronos)12. contrast (verb) (contra)13. philanthropy (noun) (phil + anthropo)14. sympathetic (adj.) (sym + -path)15. politician (noun) (poli)16. microcosm (noun) (micro + cosm)17. polytheistic (adj.) (poly + theo)18. chronological (adj.) (chron-)19. kilogram (noun) (kilo)20. hypersensitive (adj.) (hyper)21. photophobia (noun) (photo + phobia) Greek and Latin roots—Group ThreeWENZDirections: The following word groups contain words with a common Greek or Latin root. Identify the root and its meaning. Then write another word that contains the same root. (Note: Your word cannot be a variation of one of the words listed. For example, if photography is listed, you can't write photographic.)WORD GROUPS ROOT MEANING OF ROOT YOUR WORD 1. astrology, astronomy2. bibliography, bibliophile 3. cyclic, bicycle 4. decade, decimeter 5. captain, decapitate 6. dynamic, dynamite 7. heterogeneous, heterosexual 8. homogeneous, homonym 9. polymorphic, anthropomorphic 10. neurotic, neurology 11. orthopedic, orthodontia 12. Paleolithic, paleontology 13. somnolent, somnambulate 14. physiology, physical 15. pyromaniac, pyrotechnics 16. sophistry, sophomoric 17. architect, archangel 18. diagram, diameter 19. epicenter, epilogue 20. metabolism, metaphysics 21. perimeter, periscope Find the Greek or Latin root(s) in the following words and define the words. Also list the word’s part of speech.philosophyphysicianpaleozoicneurosishomophonedynastydecathlonBiblediaphragmmetastasizepericardiumastrophysicsunicyclecaptionheterochromaticmorphologyorthodoxsomniferouspyrolysisarchipelagoepidemicGREEK AND LATIN ROOTS—GROUP FOURWENZDirections: Provide a definition for each of the following words. Then list and define the Latin or Greek roots contained in each word. The number of roots each word contains is listed in parentheses after each word.1. benediction (2):ROOTS: bene (good, well) + dicere (to say)DEFINITION:A blessing given to a congregation at a church service.2. subsistence (2):ROOTS: sub- (below, under) + sistere (to stand)DEFINITION: The state of barely existing—of living under extreme conditions. 3. interject (2):ROOTS: inter- (between, among) + jacere (to throw)DEFINITION: To say something in the midst of another conversation. 4. subliminal (1):ROOT: sub- (below, under)DEFINITION: Existing or perceived underneath the realm of consciousness. 5. excommunicate (2):ROOTS: e-, ex (out, away) + co- (with, together)DEFINITION: To expel a member of the church for unforgiveable behavior. 6. illegible (1):ROOT: il-, in-, ir-, im- (not)DEFINITION: Unreadable, usually because of messiness. 7. corroborate (1): ROOT: co- (with, together) DEFINITION:To verify someone else’s testimony (usually a legal term). 8. maritime (1):ROOT: mari-, mare (sea)DEFINITION: Having to do with the sea or water. (adj.) 9. disclaim (2):ROOTS: dis- (apart, not) + clamare (to cry out) DEFINITION: To deny association with an individual, a group, a statement, or a point of view. 10. semiliterate (1) ROOT: semi- (partially, exactly half)DEFINITION: Partially able to read. 11. revert (2):ROOTS: re- (again, back) + vertere (to turn) DEFINITION: To turn back to an earlier state or position. 12. dejected (2):ROOTS: de- (down, away, from) + jacere (to throw)DEFINITION: Depressed, despondent, mentally down. 13. malodorous (1):ROOT: mal- (bad)DEFINITION: Stinky; bad-smelling. 14. suppress (2):ROOTS: sub- (under, below) + premere (to press) DEFINITION: To prevent something (such as a statement or idea) from coming out or emerging. 15. pandemic (2):ROOTS: pan- (all) + demos (people)DEFINITION: Affecting a large area and all of the people within that area. (adj.)OR a disease that affects a huge area such as an entire continent. (noun) 16. endemic (2):ROOT: -en, -in (in, into) + demos (people) DEFINITION: Present at birth in an individual or a species. 17. propel (2): ROOTS: pro- (forward) + pellere (to drive) DEFINITION: To drive forward. 18. recapitulate (2):ROOT: re- (back, again) + cap (head) DEFINITION: To summarize OR to go over the main (or “head”) points. 19. adhere (2):ROOT: ad (to, toward) + haerere (to stick) DEFINITION: To stick something to something else. 20. retract (2):ROOTS: re- (back) + trahere (to pull) DEFINITION: To take back something, usually something you’ve said or written. 21. impel (2):ROOTS: im- (in, into) + pellere (to drive) DEFINITION: To drive or convince somebody to do something. 22. extortion (2):ROOTS: ex (out, away) + torquere (to twist) DEFINITION: Blackmail; taking money or property from somebody by using threats and/or coercion. 23. expire (2):ROOT: ex (out, away) + spirare (to breathe) DEFINITION: To die or “take your last breath.” 24. submissive (2):ROOTS: sub (under, below) + mittere (to send) DEFINITION: To be lower in power, rank, or importance in relation to somebody else. 25. Provocative (2):ROOTS: pro (forward) + vocare (to call)DEFINITION: Challenging, confrontational, inflammatory. 26. disavow (2):ROOT: dis (apart, not) + advocare (to call toward)DEFINITION: To remove one’s support or allegiance; to retract a vow. 27. conjecture (2):ROOTS: co (with, together) + jacere (to throw)DEFINITION: A conclusion made with little or unconvincing evidence. 28. subversive (2):ROOTS: sub (below, under) + vertere (to turn) DEFINITION: In a revolting or rebelling manner, particularly against an institution or government. 29. repulsive (2):ROOTS: re (back) + pellere (to drive) DEFINITION: Gross, disgusting, nasty, get out of my face! 30. posthumous (1):ROOT: post- (after) DEFINITION: Occurring after death. 31. evoke (2):ROOTS: e- (out, away) + vocare (to call) DEFINITION: Bring up something, such as a feeling, memory, or idea. 32. contentious (2): ROOTS: co- (with, together) + tendere (to stretch)DEFINITION: Argumentative, conflicted, or belligerent. Directions: Each of the following groups of words contain a Latin or Greek root. Choose the answer below each group that states the correct meaning of the root that each word contains.1. erupt, expel, extract, eject (e-, ex-)a. apart, againstb. out, awayc. in, intod. back, again e. to cut2. beneficiary, beneficent, benediction, benevolent (bene)a. bad, abnormalb. notc. to or toward d. to send e. well, good3. reject, interject, adjective, object (-ject)a. to throwb. to sayc. to turn d. down, away e. to cut4. convert, invert, revert, subvert (-vert)a. with, togetherb. in, intoc. to turnd. to saye. to send5. illegitimate, immodest, inaccessible, irregular (il-, im-, in-, ir)a. in, intob. back, againstc. with, together d. not e. to or toward6. disavow, disassemble, disreputable, disenchantment (dis-)a. apart, not, do the opposite of b. out, forth, away c.back, again, against d. with, together7. pantheism, panegyric, pandemonium, pandemic (pan-)a. peopleb. all c. bad, abnormald. well, goode. with, together8. mariner, marinade, marinate, submarine (mari)a. to turnb. to standc. to breathe d. to twist e. sea9. subordinate, substandard, subject, subterranean (sub-)a. not enough b. to reject c. under, belowd. back, against e. out, forth, away10. repel, reject, rebirth, recede (re-)a. to sendb. apart, not, do the opposite of c. to or towardd. back, again, against11. precision, circumcise, scissors, incision (cis, comes from the Latin caedo or caesus)a. down, away, fromb. to turnc. to cutd. to, toward e. to throw12. dejected, defile, demoralize, deflect (de-)a. down, away, fromb. in, intoc. back, again, against d. with, together e. not13. admission, remission, emit, submit (from the Latin mittere)a. to sayb. to sendc. to turnd. to throwe. to puke14. insert, impel, intact, implant (in-, im-)a. not b. back, again, againstc. with, togetherd. in, into e. to, toward15. collide, cofounder, commit, connect, corroborate (col-, co-, com-, con-, cor-)a. to or toward b. out, forth, away c. in, into d. down, away, from e. with, together16. diction, dictate, edict, dictaphone (dict-, dicere)a. to sayb. to sendc. to turnd. to throwe. to cut17. adhere, admire, admonish, adjoin (ad-)a. exactly half; partially b. apart, do the opposite of, not c. in, into d. with, together e. to, toward18. malevolent, malfunction, maladjusted, malcontent (mal-)a. apart, do the opposite of, not b. under, below c. out, forth, away d. bad, abnormal19. pandemic, endemic, demographics, democracy (dem)a. sea b. exactly half; partially c. people d. bad, abnormale. government, rule, authority20. semiconscious, semiliterate, semimonthly, semicircle (semi-)a. apart, do the opposite of, notb. exactly half; partiallyc. to turn d. out, forth, awaye. not21. suppress, oppress, repression, compression, depressed (premere)a. to sayb. to throwc. to twistd. to presse. to stand22. extortion, retort, torture, distort (tort)a. to driveb. to twistc. to breathed. to cute. to send23. pulsate, impulsive, repel, expulsion (pellere, pulsus)a. to driveb. to twistc. to breathed. to cute. to send24. insistence, resist, existing, subsist (sist)a. to breatheb. to drivec. to standd. to cute. to twist25. inspirational, respiration, spirited, perspire (spirare)a. to driveb. to standc. to twistd. to cute. to breathe26. vocation, revoke, avocation, provoke, invocation (voc, -voke)a. to cry outb. to callc. to stretchd. to saye. to pull27. exclamatory, proclaim, reclaim, clamor, acclaima. to cry outb. to callc. to stretch d. to saye. to pull28. tension, extension, intend, attend, tensea. to cry outb. to callc. to stretchd. to saye. to pull29. protracted, extract, attraction, retraction, tractor, tractiona. to cry outb. to call c. to stretchd. to saye. to pullDirections: For problems 30-34, choose the word that does not have the same root as the other words.30. incisive, circumcision, exercise, excise, precisea. incisiveb. circumcision c. exercise d. excise e. precise31. spirit, inspire, spiral, expire, aspirea. spiritb. inspirec. spirald. expiree. aspire32. dexterous, decelerate, decrease, deduct, dejecteda. dexterousb. deceleratec. decreased. deducte. dejected33. benefit, beneath, benediction, benevolent, benefactora. benefitb. beneathc. benediction d. benevolente. benefactor34. insert, inject, inside, inactive, incisiona. insertb. injectc. insided. inactivee. incisionDirections: Match a definition below with one of the vocabulary words from the word bank.RecapitulateadmonishdisavowmaritimeconjecturesubliminalsemiconsciousendemicpandemicepidemicrepulsiveedictdefiledemoralizerecedebenedictionbenefactorbeneficiarydictatedictionsubordinatedisreputablepanegyricextortionaspiresubsistexcommunicatesubversionmalevolentmalcontentExisting below the threshold of consciousness.A blessing given by a pastor, minister, or priest at the end of a worship service.To exclude or expel from membership or participation in a group or association.One who receives a benefit, often a financial benefit.To summarize.To disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; to repudiate.Pertaining to the sea.Native to an area or region.Disgusting; offensive; repugnant.The act of overthrowing or causing the ruin of a government or institution.To ruin, corrupt, debase, taint, desecrate, or sully.The accent, inflection, intonation, and speech-sound quality shown by an individual speaker; in short, one’s spoken words.Lower in power, rank, or status.A decree or proclamation issued by a sovereign or authority.The crime of obtaining money by the use of threats, violence, or abuse.To barely remain alive, often in poverty and with limited resources.To scold, usually in a mild- mannered way and without ill humor.Wishing harm to another; showing ill will; malicious, evil, harmful, injurious.Unhappy or dissatisfied.To move or slope away or backward at a generally slow rate. Of poor reputation.To deprive of spirit; to destroy the morale of.Prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or even the whole world; also, general and universal.To long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, esp. for something great or of high valueA lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; a eulogy; formal or elaborate praise.Partially aware.Affecting many persons at the same time and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent.A person who provides a benefit; a kindly helper.To say or read (something) aloud for another person to transcribe or for a machine to record; to prescribe or lay down authoritatively; to command unconditionallyThe formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof; a guess or speculation.Directions for exercises on this page: Write your answers on separate paper.Numbers 1 – 18: Create a word from the roots listed. Then define the word and give its part of speech.Numbers 19 – 34: Answer each question. Then write 1 – 2 sentences explaining your choice. Your answers and explanations should reveal your knowledge of both vocabulary words’ meanings.Numbers 35 – 40: Write the word that best completes each sentence.ex-/e- + spiraread-/a- + traheresub- + premerere- + vocarein-/im-/ir- + pellereco-/con-/cor-/col- + haererepro- + jacereinter- + mitteredis- + tenderede- + sisteremal- + diceread-/a- + vertereco- + caederere- + torquerepro- + vocaredis- + clamarede- + capitulatusex-/e- + trahereWould you rather be semiconscious or unconscious?Would you prefer to be a benefactor or a beneficiary?Would you prefer to be admonished or excommunicated?Would you rather your friend was repulsive or submissive?Would you rather be involved in subversion or dictation?Would you rather be subordinate or subsistent?Would you rather aspire or expire?Which is worse: being malcontent or malevolent?Would you rather respire or perspire?Would you prefer a maritime or a subterranean existence?Would you rather recapitulate or regurgitate?Would you rather be deloused or defiled?Would you rather be converted or inverted?Would you rather be the subject of a panegyric or a pandemic?Would you rather your parents were disreputable or disillusioned?Would you rather be impulsive or compulsive?The information was (repressed, suppressed) by the council.Your Honor, I would like to (revoke, provoke) my statement.I (disclaim, proclaim) any knowledge of that event.I (disclaim, disavow, distend) my commitment to that organization.Your paper needs to be more (inherent, abhorrent, coherent).Cease and (defile, declaim, desist) from bothering your ex-wife.Greek and Latin Roots Test #4: Study GuideMemorize the meanings of the following root words and affixes:Sixteen Latin verbs: dicere (as in “edict” and “dictionary”)mittere (as in “admit” and “commission”)jacere (as in “projector” and “interjection”) vertere (as in “subversive” and “revert”) caedere (as in “excise” and “incision”) haerere (as in “adhere” or “inherent”)pellere (as in “pulse” or “compel”) torquere (as in “torture” or “extort”) spirare (as in “spirit” or “inspiration”) Sistere (as in “existence” or “insist”) advocare (as in “disavow” or “advocate”) vocare (as in “evoke” and “provocative”) clamare (as in “proclaim” and “clamor”) premere (as in “impress” and “repressive”) tendere (as in “extend” and “intension”) trahere (as in “extraction” and “traction”)Eighteen Latin and Greek affixes: in-, im-, il-, ir (as in “irregular” and “inactive”)in- en-, im- (as in “inject,” “endemic,” and “impel”)e- or ex- (as in “evoke” and “extract”)inter- (as in “interject” and “international”)sub- (as in “submarine” and “subliminal”)co- (as in “commit,” “collect,” “correlation,” and “connected”)bene- (as in “benediction” and “benevolent”)mal- (as in “malefactor” and “maleficent”)dis- (as in “disassemble” and “disarray”)semi- (as in “semiconscious” and “semicircle”)de- (as in “deflect,” “dejected,” and “delineate”)re- (as in “reapply” and “reject”)pro- (as in “propel” and “projection”)ad- (as in “admire” and “adjoin”)per- (as in “perspire” and “permission”)pre- (as in “predict” and “precision”)post- (as in “posthumous,” “postscript”)a-, an- (as in “amoral” or “anarchy”)Four Other Greek and Latin roots:mare (as in “marine” and “marinade”)pan (as in “pandemic” and “pandemonium”)demos (as in “democracy” and “epidemic”)capitulatus (as in “capital” and “recapitulate”)Greek/Latin Roots Practice Test #4APart One: Find the RootDirections: Each group of words contains a common root. Identify what the root means by choosing the correct definition.democracy, demographics, endemica. peopleb. writing c. governmentd. down, away, from e. in, intoinsert, inject, inverta. betweenb. withinc. in, intod. not e. out, awaysubject, subterranean, subversivea. to driveb. to standc. to throwd. down, under e. to sendsemicircle, semiannually, semiconsciousa. falseb. exactly half; partiallyc. manyd. oftene. aroundcorrupt, contract, compela. apart, against b. down c. in, into d. back, again e. with, togetherobject, adjective, injecta. back, again b. apart, not, do the opposite of c. to send d. to turn e. to throw eject, erupt, extracta. back, again b. to, toward c. out, away d. in, into e. with, togetherscissors, incision, precisea. words b. writing c. to cut d. to give meaning e. to rulepulse, expel, repulsivea. to say b. to throw c. to turn d. to send e. to drivebenevolent, benefactor, beneficiala. good, well b. bad c. false d. to say e. to breathePart Two: Find the Word That Doesn’t BelongDirections: Choose the word that does not have the same root as the other words.malevolent, malcontent, maladjusted, malted, malfunctiona. malevolent b. malcontentc. maladjusted d. malted e. malfunctiondismiss, district, disavow, disreputable, disassemblea. dismissb. districtc. disavowd. disreputable e. disassemblepandemic, panoramic, pantheistic, panties, panegyrica. pandemicb. panoramic c. pantheisticd. pantiese. panegyricinsist, inject, interesting, infusion, inverta. insist b. inject c. interesting d. infusion e. invertretry, reborn, redo, reject, reddena. retryb. rebornc. redod. rejecte. reddenpulse, pull, compel, repulsive, expulsiona. pulseb. pullc. compeld. repulsivee. expulsioninsist, consist, assistance, sister, resista. insistb. consistc. assistanced. sistere. resistsubmarine, subject, subvert, subtle, subterraneana. submarineb. subjectc. subvertd. sublimee. subterraneanPart Three: Choose the Word That Matches the DefinitionPartially aware, or “partially with knowledge.”a. semiconscious b. prescient c. subliminal d. subordinate e. subterraneanOne who receives a benefit, frequently a financial benefit.a. benefactorb. beneficiaryc. benedictiond. panegyrice. benevolenceParticular to an area or region; native.a. excommunicateb. endemicc. subvertd. repele. defileA blessing given by a pastor, minister, or priest at a church service.a. benefactorb. beneficiaryc. benevolence d. benediction e. beneficentTo scold.a. reevaluateb. aspire c. admonish d. recapitulate e. disingenuousThe formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.a. conjectureb. disavowc. admonishd. corroboratee. colludeThe act of soaking meat or vegetables in a liquid before cooking.a. marinateb. marinerc. submarined. maritimee. marinaThe statistical data of a population. a. pandemicb. endemicc. epidemicd. demographics e. pandemoniumSad, morose, unhappy.a. submissiveb. substandardc. subversived. repulsivee. malcontentThe act of turning back to an earlier state, condition, or belief.a. repulsionb. subversionc. inversiond. reversione. tortuousTo drive back or away.a. repelb. demoralize c. receded. subverte. defileThe accent, inflection, intonation, and speech-sound quality shown by an individual speaker; in short, one’s spoken words.a. dictationb. dictaphone c. edictd. dictione. interdictionOf poor reputation.a. beneficentb. disreputable c. subordinate d. conjecturee. repellentFormal or elaborate praise, often delivered publicly.a. admonishment b. edictc. dictationd. panegyrice. extortionTo pull out.a. extract b. edictc. eruptd. exhauste. existTo emit the last breath or die; literally, to breathe out.a. aspireb. subsistc. persistd. expiree. perspireTo flick away.a. aspireb. subsistc. interdictd. admonishe. deflectStinky.a. maladjustedb. malcontentc. malodorousd. malfunctioning e. malevolentThe process of breathing.a. inspirationb. respirationc. perspiration d. aspiration e. conspiracyTo withstand, strive against, or oppose.a. remissb. revertc. receded. resiste. respire 39. Without government, rule, or authority.a. anarchyb. anhydrousc. amorald. apoliticale. anorexiaGreek/Latin Roots Practice Test #4BPart One: Find the RootDirections: Each group of words contains a common root. Identify what the root means by choosing the correct definition.Adhere, coherent, cohesivea. to stretchb. to press c. to stand d. to turn e. to stickExtension, tense, attenda. to stretchb. to press c. to stand d. to turn e. to cutExtract, attraction, subtracta. to breatheb. to standc. to throwd. to pull e. to pressimpress, expressive, suppressiona. to breatheb. to pressc. to standd. to turne. to throwinsistence, persist, consistencya. to breathe b. to press c. to standd. to turn e. to throwexclamatory, clamor, proclaima. to call b. to stretch c. to cry out d. to pull e. to twist dismantle, disobey, disreputablea. back, again b. not, apart c. out, away d. in, into e. with, togetherinattentive, immoderate, illogical, irreverenta. in, intob. not c. out, away d. against, back e. with, togetheraddiction, dictation, predicta. to say b. to throw c. to turn d. to send e. to driveemit, commission, intermittenta. to say b. to throw c. to turn d. to send e. to drivePart Two: Find the Word That Doesn’t BelongDirections: Choose the word that does not have the same root as the other words.Verse, versus, inverse, conversation, verifya. verse b. versusc. inverse d. conversation e. verifydistinct, dismantle, disaster, discomfort, disarraya. distinctb. dismantlec. disasterd. discomfort e. disarrayreapply, return, reform, react, restivea. reapplyb. return c. reformd. reacte. restivemarinade, marine, submarine, marshal, maritimea. marinade b. marinec. submarine d. marshal e. maritimeimpact, impel, insert, endemic, interceptiona. impactb. impelc. insertd. endemice. interceptioncapital, cape, captain, decapitatea. capitalb. capec. captaind. decapitatecommit, recollect, income, cooperate, collaboratea. commitb. recollectc. incomed. cooperatee. collaborateextortion, torture, retort, tortilla, contorteda. extortionb. torturec. retortd. tortillae. contortedPart Three: Choose the Word That Matches the DefinitionTo deprive of spirit; to destroy the morale of.a. demoralize b. defile c. delineate d. deform e. derailPrevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or even the whole world; also, general and universal.a. demonstrativeb. epidemicc. pandemicd. demographye. dementiaTo long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value.a. conspire b. inspire c. respired. aspiree. expireA lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; a eulogy; formal or elaborate praise.a. benefactorb. beneficiaryc. panegyric d. pandemonium e. panoramaAffecting many persons at the same time and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent. a. supremacyb. conspiracy c. pandemic d. epidemic e. corroborativeTo say or read (something) aloud from another person to transcribe or for a machine to record; to prescribe or lay down authoritatively; a. conjectureb. remuneratec. dictated. edicte. interdictionTo confirm.a. marinateb. corroboratec. correlated. colludee. redeemDepressed, malcontent, morose, unhappy a. dejectedb. conjecturec. objectifiedd. demography e. pandemoniumExact.a. conciseb. repressedc. precised. inherente. compulsiveUnderground.a. submarineb. subversionc. subtractived. substandard e. subterraneanDisgusting.a. provocative b. evocative c. repulsived. compulsivee. elusiveLower in rank.a. subversiveb. suppressive c. corroboratived. subordinate e. subliminalTo take back (or recant) a statement already made.a. invokeb. provoke c. revoke d. evokee. subvokeTo cease or stop doing.a. desist b. defilec. declaimd. denye. delouseA spoken curse.a. edict b. proclamation c. malediction d. malefactore. retortTo barely survive.a. aspireb. subsistc. persistd. expiree. perspireThe quality of acting instantaneously, reflexively, and without thinking of the consequences.a. compulsiveb. impulsivec. repulsived. propulsivee. expulsiveTo stick to.a. adhereb. admonishc. respired. aspire e. impelTo change another’s belief system toward your own.a. inspireb. advertc. convert d. aspire e. revertTo ruin, corrupt, debase, taint, desecrate, or sullya. repelb. demoralizec. defiled. recedee. subvertGREEK AND LATIN ROOTS FINAL REVIEWPart One: Several roots have a corresponding Greek or Latin equivalent. Identify both the Greek and Latin root for the following English meanings.All2. Many3. Against4. Not5. Under6. Sound7. around8. With, togetherPart Two: Notice that Latin verbs often turn into nouns, adjectives, and adverbs in the same fashion. Examine the following examples:NOUNVERBADJECTIVEADVERBSubversionSubvertsubversivesubversivelyObedienceObeyobedientobedientlyDefianceDefydefiantdefiantlyInformationInforminformativeinformativelyDestructionDestroydestructivedestructively AttendanceAttendattentiveattentivelyAgreementAgreeagreeableagreeablyProsperityProsperprosperousprosperouslyInsistenceInsistinsistentinsistentlySuccessSucceedsuccessfulsuccessfullyProtectionProtectprotectiveprotectivelyJoy/EnjoymentEnjoyjoyful/enjoyable joyfully/enjoyablyRepulsion/repellentRepelrepulsiverepulsivelyExcitementExciteexcitableexcitablyIntrusionIntrudeintrusiveintrusivelyDeceptionDeceivedeceptivedeceptivelyObjectionObjectobjectionableobjectionablyCoherenceCoherecoherent`coherentlyPart Three: List a Greek or Latin root that has the English meaning listed.Distant; over a distance 2. Mind, soul 3. Small, little4. Life5. within6. Light 7. Earth 8. Too much9. View10. Water11. False; fake 12. Fear13. One (Greek)14. Self15. Name16. World; universe17. God18. Mankind19. love20. Star21. Wheel22. Different23. Same24. Ancient25. chief/most important26. Nature27. Right, straight, true28. Fire29. Outermost30. Change, beyond31. Wisdom32. Through33. Head34. To send35. To cry out36. To throw37. Bad38. Good39. People40. To turn41. To call42. Shape/formPart Four: Provide an English definition for the following Greek and Latin rootsSemi-2. In-, im- (insert, impel) 3. E-, ex- 4. Ad-5. A-, an-6. –logy7. Dicere8. Mare9. De-10. Dis-11. Pre-12. Haerere13. Caedere14. Re-15. Sistere16. torquere17. Spirare18. Pellere19. –graphy20. Trahere21. biblio-22. In-, il- (inactive, illogical)23. Dyn- 24. Deca-25. Neur-26. somn-27. Metr-28. Inter- 29. Intra-30. Derm-31. kilo-32. Phono33. –gamy34. Poli35. Chron-36. –pathy, path37. –archy, -cracy, -crat\ 38. Premere39. Tendere40. Pro-Part Five: Identify the following suffixes as either noun or adjective suffixes. Then list an English word that contains the suffix.–ant/-ent2. –ward3. –ity4. –ment5. –ous6. –ist–ful8. –tion/-sion9. –tude10. –icPart Six: Provide the English meaning of the following roots. Then list an English word that contains the root.premerepellere clamarevertere vocarea-, an- tenderede- trahere ad- Part Seven: Provide a root for the following English meanings. Then list an English word that contains the root.to send 2. mankind 3. between 4. Writing5. against 6. world, universe7. within8. city, citizen 9. in, into10. mind, soul Part Eight: Identify the roots in the following words. Put the meanings of the roots in parentheses. Then define the words.conjecture cosmopolitananthropologymetamorphosiscontradictionsynchronizationexcommunicaterecapitulatesubversiveantipathyneuropathyautocracyrepulsivephilanthropicastrophysicsapolitical17. persistPart Nine: Identify and define the root(s) in the following words. Then define the word to the best of your ability. Any word on the test will be off this list.1. geography2. photophobia3. hyperactive4. psychology5. intercept6. kilogram7. telephone8. multiple9. prescient10. omnipotent11. microscope12. intracellular13. hypodermic14. bioluminescent15. metronome16. hydrate17. pseudonym18. anthropomorphic19. polygamy20. claustrophobia21. monologue22. democracy23. bibliophile24. sympathy25. antonym26. synchronize27. antagonist28. audiophile29. monarchy30. philanthropy31. Cosmopolitan32. chronic33. theology34. circumvent35. contradiction36. polytheistic37. antipathy38. monosyllabic39. cosmic40. anarchy41. apathy42. chronological43. microcosm44. hypersensitive45. hypoallergenic46. omnidirectional47. benefactor48. adhere49. commit50. dictate51. submarine52. interjection53. disassemble54. repel55. semiannual56. revert57. extract58. inject59. ineligible60. contract (verb)61. decelerate62. malevolent63. vocabulary64. depression65. advocate (n. or verb)66. distort67. inspire68. pandemic69. excise70. desist71. attention72. exclaim73. orthodox74. cyclone75. asteroid76. bibliography77. caption78. heterogeneous79. insomnia80. physiology81. pyrotechnics82. diameter83. dynasty84. homonym85. polymorphic86. neurotic87. philosophy88. metabolism89. periscope90. epidermis91. architect92. paleontology ................
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