Greek and Latin Roots Unit 3 + Review

Aud means ...

Struct means ...

Vis means ...

Photo means ...

Therm means ...

1. The sound was nearly inaudible but I tried to stop and listen anyways.

The word inaudible means __________.

• Not able to be heard

• A group of people who hear or listen

• A storm of circling wind

• to retain information

1. The company’s infrastructure was built around the dreams of the boss.

The word infrastructure means ________.

• a chart or diagram

• a group of people who listen

• your sense of touch

• the parts of a city on which the rest of the city was built

1. I forgot that I had to memorize the lines in the play, so I had to improvise what the character might say in each situation.

The word improvise means ________.

• something used to see pictures from far away

• to look at something

• not seeing what you need ahead of time so you must make do with what you have

• a chart

1. Scientists use photometers to measure light and energy.

The word photometer means _______.

• to measure light

• attractive to photograph

• not able to hear

• the process of producing images with light

1. Mr. Runk and I have a battle over the thermostat. I like to keep the house warm and he likes to keep it cool.

The word thermostat means ______.

• A device to control temperature

• not able to hear

• a person who builds knowledge

• to see