Word Meanings & Pronunciation

The ____ had a very precise language suited to many fields, unlike the ____ whose language was not as precise but also covered a number of fields

Select all that apply. Roman influence through Latin is reflected in modern English words dealing with these areas: _____.

• commerce

• science

• math

• government

• military

The root in claustrophobia means....

• heart

• fear

• study

• time

The word hydrous refers to ______.

• equal

• water

• blood

• same

A Pseudonym is a name that is _______.

• animal

• man's

• first

• false

How will the knowledge of Latin and Greek prefixes and roots benefit a student?

• expand vocabulary

• help attain better grades in all subjects

• give context clues

• enhance comprehension

When should you not use a dictionary?

Select all that apply. How does the pronunciation of a word usually appear in a dictionary?

• immediately following the entry

• usually in italics

• respelled

• accent mark

• within parentheses

Select all that apply. The contumelious, or scornful, turn of his nostrils communicated his distaste for her presence. What are the types of context clues used in the preceding sentence?

• summary

• direct explanation

• mood or atmosphere

• synonym restatement

The contumelious, or scornful, turn of his nostrils communicated his distaste for her presence. What is the clue word?

• distaste

• nostrils

• scornful