Prestwick House VII Unit 9 - Greek & Latin Roots

The root "fort" means...

• strong

• whole, unbroken

• to strengthen, to give strength

• to be strong; to be worth

The root "teg" means...

• strong

• whole, unbroken

• to strengthen, to give strength

• to be strong; to be worth

The root "firm" means...

• strong

• whole, unbroken

• to strengthen, to give strength

• to be strong; to be worth

The roots "val, valid" mean...

• strong

• whole, unbroken

• to strengthen, to give strength

• to be strong; to be worth

The kids will fortify their snow fort with wood planks. Fortify means...

• to make stronger

• to bring together; to work something into

• to fall apart

• to settle as true

The sugar cube will disintegrate when you drop it in the tea. Disintegrate means...

• to make stronger

• to bring together; to work something into

• to fall apart

• to settle as true

Ingrid tries her best to integrate her doctor's recommendations into her daily routine. Integrate means...

• to make stronger

• to bring together; to work something into

• to fall apart

• to settle as true

The identity of the hero could not be confirmed because they were wearing a mask to cover their face. Confirm means...

• to make stronger

• to bring together; to work something into

• to fall apart

• to settle as true

With practice, any task can seem effortless as though it comes naturally. Effortless means...

• not requiring much work

• agreeing with; supporting

• not in good health; not well

• very helpful or useful

An affirmative vote helped the bill become a law. Affirmative means...

• not requiring much work

• agreeing with; supporting

• not in good health; not well

• very helpful or useful