Prestwick House VII Unit 20 - Greek & Latin Roots

The root "ideal" means...

• perfect

• to know

• to decide; to determine

The root "scien" means...

• perfect

• to know

• to decide; to determine

The root "sav" means...

• perfect

• to know

• to decide; to determine

The root "cert" means...

• perfect

• to know

• to decide; to determine

Believing that you can trust all people is an idealistic view of the world. Idealistic means...

• believing in the idea of perfection or a perfect world

• perfectly suitable

• to think of as perfect

• based on proven facts

The weather was ideal to play outside and for a picnic; it was sunny and warm, and there was a slight breeze. Ideal means...

• believing in the idea of perfection or a perfect world

• perfectly suitable

• to think of as perfect

• based on proven facts

Jay Gatsby like to idealize his past relationship with Daisy as a fairy tale, when in reality they were constantly fighting. Idealize means...

• believing in the idea of perfection or a perfect world

• perfectly suitable

• to think of as perfect

• based on proven facts

There is scientific evidence to show the benefits of reading consistently. Scientific means...

• something about which there is no doubt; a fact

• done together; combined

• perfectly suitable

• based on proven facts

Harry lied to Ron and Hermione about what he was doing with Dumbledore, which made his conscience bother him every time he saw his friends. Conscience means...

• the part of the mind that tells the difference between right and wrong

• cleverness; understanding

• something about which there is no doubt; a fact

• based on proven facts

Hermione's magical savvy often ends up saving Harry and Ron in dangerous situations; it's a good thing she reads and pays attention in class! Savvy means...

• the part of the mind that tells the difference between right and wrong

• cleverness; understanding

• something about which there is no doubt; a fact

• based on proven facts