Latin Roots

Unit 1 Week 2 Roots: Aqua, Biblio, Ology, Ject

by Courtney Welniak

Multiple Choice

What do you think the root "aqua" means in the words aquatic, aquarium, aquamarine, and subaquatic?

• marina

• submarine

• water

​aqua

​definition: water

​origin: Latin

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​Examples:

​aquatic: watery

​aquarium: tank filled with water

​aquamarine: the color of ocean water

​subaquatic: under water

Multiple Choice

What does the root "biblio" mean in the words bibliomania, bibliophile, bibliography, and bibliotherapy?

• life

• book

• write

​biblio

​definition: book

​origin: Greek

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​Examples:

​bibliomania - passion for books

​bibliophile - someone who loves books

​bibliography - a list of books used for research

​bibliotherapy - treating disorders with books

Multiple Choice

What does the root "ology" mean in the words biologist, zoology, cosmetology, archeology?

• the study of

• life

• animals

​ology

​definition: study

​origin: Greek

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​Examples:

​biologist: a person who studies living things

​zoology: the study of animals

​cosmetology: the study of beauty treatment

​archeology: the study of ancient things

Multiple Choice

What does the root "ject" mean in the words reject, project, eject, interject, and objection?

• interrupt

• see

• throw

​ject

​definition: throw

​origin: Latin

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​Examples:

​reject: throw out because of dislike

​project: to throw something forward onto a screen

​eject: to throw something out of its place

​interject: to throw yourself into the middle of something; interrupt

​objection: to throw in a disagreeing opinion

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