Greek & Latin Roots - Unit 16

I was playing against Sheila, who had been my ______________ for several years.

• extort

• adversary

• rotary

• introvert

• retort

Once James cut me off with a cold ______________, the discussion soon became an argument.

• extort

• adversary

• rotary

• introvert

• retort

We can't believe he would try to _______________ money from you; he always seemed like such a peaceful and honest person.

• extort

• adversary

• rotary

• introvert

• retort

The river water flowed through the dam, turning an enormous _____________ turbine that generated electricity.

• extort

• adversary

• rotary

• introvert

• retort

Yolanda was no _________________ ; she didn't care for being alone and was always making new friends.

• extort

• adversary

• rotary

• introvert

• retort

Choose a SYNONYM for TORTUOUS.

• envious

• simple

• twisted

• soothing

What might you see and/or hear while people are discussing a controversial topic?

• laughing and smiling

• loud voices and serious faces

• inattention and signs of boredom

• pleasant voices and cheers

Choose an ANTONYM for ROTUND.

• slender

• fat

• strong

• fragile

Paul experienced a great adversity in his life. Adversity means

• a tragic and/or difficult situation

• a fortunate advantage that is not expected

• a long journey to many important places around the world

• a time of great excitement and joy

DISTORT : ____________ :: repair : broken

• disfigure

• ugly

• unnatural

• accurate