Greek and Latin Roots#1

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What does the root 'spect' mean in the word 'spectrum'?

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The root 'spect' means 'to see'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What is the meaning of the word 'diagnosis'?

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Diagnosis means 'knowledge through examination'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What does 'superfluous' mean?

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Superfluous means 'excessive'.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is the definition of 'hypothermia'?

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Hypothermia refers to being 'unhealthily cold'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does 'subpar' indicate about quality?

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Subpar indicates 'below acceptable quality'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'hypo-' signify in medical terms?

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The prefix 'hypo-' signifies 'below normal' or 'deficient'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the root 'flu' mean in the word 'superfluous'?

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The root 'flu' means 'to flow'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What is the meaning of the word 'spectrum' in a broader context?

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Spectrum refers to 'a wide range of related ideas or things'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean in the word 'subpar'?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the significance of the root 'gnos' in 'diagnosis'?

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The root 'gnos' means 'to know'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B