Using Roots

The root auto means own or self. What does the word automatic mean?

• working with the help of others

• working more slowly than others

• working on its own

• without outside help

The root puls means drive or push. What does the word repulsive mean?

• causing others to move or stay away

• doubting someone's intentions or motives

• expecting a reward for good or generous behavior

The root pens means weigh out or distribute. What does the word compensation mean?

• harm or injury due to sloppiness or shortsightedness

• time spent volunteering for a good cause

• money or reward given for a service or a loss

The root cede means go or yield. What does the word secede mean?

• to provoke conflict or disagreement

• to judge the legality of an issue

• to leave an association and become independent

The root greg means group. What does the word congregate mean?

Submit

• to repeat many times

• to provide a major contribution

• to assemble in large numbers

The root bel means war. What does the word bellicose mean?

• selfish

• generous

• hostile

The root fic or fac means do or make. What does the word proficient mean?

• honest and trustworthy

• generous and charitable

• capable and skilled

The root dict means say or declare. What does the word edict mean?

Submit

• a draft submitted to an editor or publisher

• a good deed done by a well-intentioned person

• an order issued by a person with authority

The root cred means trust or believe. What does the word accreditation mean?

• an official recognition of quality

• an impromptu speech or presentation

• a formal declaration of war