Understanding Word Roots and Meanings Unit 2, Week 1

Front

What does the root /tor/ mean?

Back

to twist and turn

Front

What does the root /lum,luc/ mean?

Back

light

Front

Root /form/

Back

manner or shape

Front

Root /per/

Back

through

Front

torpor

Back

a stage of hibernation

Front

Extort

Back

To get money or property by threat or force.

Front

What part of your body is the torso?

Back

Your section

Front

Torrent

Back

A strong fast moving stream of water

Front

Bioluminescent

Back

A chemical reaction that makes certain animals' glow!

Front

Translucent

Back

some light passes through