Root Words 2a Vocab Practice

What is the meaning of the latin root "ante" ?

• after

• before

• next

• behind

what is the meaning of the latin root "chron"?

• money

• food

• time

• sick

What is the meaning of the latin roots "anti / ant?

• against / opposite

• love

• support

• war

The king found himself in an __________________ with his dragons chained to a pedestal.

• antechamber

• antithesis

Antebellum is a word we use in history class. It deals with war. Antebellum means what?

• house cleaning

• before the war

• after Christmas

• fighting the Indians

A person who is seen as the enemy or is hostile to someone or something.

• cruel

• heathen

• antagonist

A _____________________ is a historical account of events arranged in chronological order, as in a time line.

• chronicle

• book

A disappointing end to an exciting series of events is called what?

Another word for this is disappointment

• chamber

• sad

• anticlimax

• forge

Something that lasts for a long period or time or constantly reoccurring is called what?

• chronic

• boring

• excessive

This word represents the direct opposite of something or someone. Example: love/hate

• contrast

• antithesis

• illuminate