Root Words Quiz: Round 1

What does "tempus" mean

• Heat

• Time

• Temporary

• Cold

What does "mal" mean

• Bad

• Community

• Good

• Sickness

What does "pedis" mean

• Knowledge

• Regular person

• Public

• Foot

What does "mikros" mean

• Bacteria

• Small

• Ugly

• Metal

What does "philos" mean

• Sharp

• Line

• City

• Love

What does "phobos" mean

• Fear

• Shape

• Key

• Hate

What does "a" or "an" mean

• To

• With

• Without

• Against

What does "gen" mean

• Old

• Family

• Young

• Birth

What does "scrib" or "script" mean

• Speak

• Write

• Draw

• Make

What does the root words "cede" "ceed" or "cess" mean

• Throw toward

• Climb over

• Attack

• Go away from