Vocabulary From Latin & Greek Roots

Front

What does the term 'obviate' mean?

Back

To make unnecessary; to avoid.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Define 'intractable'.

Back

Stubborn; obstinately; hard to move.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a 'viaduct'?

Back

A bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'epitome' refer to?

Back

The best or most typical example.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Explain the term 'protracted'.

Back

Extended in time; prolonged.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the origin of the word 'obviate'?

Back

Derived from Latin 'obviare', meaning to prevent or hinder.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Provide a synonym for 'intractable'.

Back

Unmanageable or stubborn.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is the significance of a viaduct in engineering?

Back

It allows transportation over obstacles like valleys or rivers.

Front

How can 'epitome' be used in a sentence?

Back

She is the epitome of kindness.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the opposite of 'protracted'?

Back

Brief or short.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A