Chapter 13 Vocab and Root Word rupt

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What does 'rupt' mean?

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The root 'rupt' means 'to break'.

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What does 'interrupt' mean?

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To break the continuation of something.

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What does 'erupt' refer to?

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To burst and eject lava and gas, often used in the context of volcanoes.

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What does 'rupture' mean?

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To break or burst suddenly.

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What does 'disrupt' mean?

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To break apart or throw into disorder.

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What does 'corrupt' mean?

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To break together; often refers to moral decay or dishonesty.

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What is the meaning of 'sincere'?

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Truthful; genuine.

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What is an example of a word with the root 'rupt'?

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Rupture.

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What does 'abrupt' mean?

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Sudden or unexpected; breaking off quickly.

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What does 'bankrupt' mean?

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To break the bank; to be unable to pay debts.