Vocabulary & Root Words 15/16 (24-25)

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What does the root 'phob' mean?

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It means 'fear'.

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What is the meaning of 'arachnophobia'?

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Fear of spiders.

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What does 'rigorous' mean?

Back

Accurate and precise; thorough; detailed.

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What is the meaning of 'hindrance'?

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An obstacle or annoyance; something that gets in the way.

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What does 'exert' mean in the context of energy?

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To apply or put forth energy.

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What does the prefix 'multi/poly' signify?

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It signifies 'many'.

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What is a synonym for 'hindrance'?

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Obstacle.

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What is the opposite of 'rigorous'?

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Feeble or weak.

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What does 'phobia' refer to in psychology?

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An irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

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Can you give an example of a word with the root 'phob'?

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Claustrophobia, which is the fear of confined spaces.