Greek and Latin Root: RUPT

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What does the root 'rupt' mean?

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The root 'rupt' means 'to break' or 'to burst'.

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What is the meaning of 'abrupt'?

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Sudden; unexpected; broken into what is expected.

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What does 'bankrupt' mean?

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To be out of money; financially ruined; to 'break the bank'.

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What is an 'interruption'?

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Something that breaks up what you were doing; an unplanned event that disrupts an activity.

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Define 'corrupt'.

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Evil; dishonest; to break away from honesty.

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What does 'rupture' refer to?

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To burst or break open, usually referring to a body part.

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What does 'erupt' mean?

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To burst forth suddenly, often used in the context of volcanoes.

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What is the meaning of 'disrupt'?

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To break apart or throw into disorder.

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Define 'corruptible'.

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Capable of being corrupted or morally broken.

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What does 'interrupt' mean?

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To break into a conversation or activity, causing a pause.