Classical Roots - Unit 7

What is the meaning of the word 'decrease'?

• To become smaller or to make something smaller in size, quantity, or intensity.

• To stay the same size or to keep something the same size in size, quantity, or intensity.

• To become larger or to make something larger in size, quantity, or intensity.

• To become bigger or to make something bigger in size, quantity, or intensity.

What is the meaning of the word 'descend'?

• move or go downward

• move or go sideways

• stay in the same place

• move or go upward

What is the meaning of the word 'subside'?

• To become more intense, violent, or severe; to increase or amplify.

• To become less intense, violent, or severe; to decrease or diminish.

• To disappear completely; to cease to exist.

• To stay at the same level of intensity, violence, or severity; to remain constant.

What is the meaning of the word 'dejected'?

• feeling angry and frustrated

• feeling sad, disheartened, or low in spirits

• feeling confident and optimistic

• feeling happy and excited

What is the meaning of the word 'subdue'?

• to negotiate

• to surrender

• to bring under control or to conquer

• to liberate

What is the meaning of the word 'subsistence'?

• The meaning of the word 'subsistence' is the maximum amount of resources or income needed to survive.

• The meaning of the word 'subsistence' is the act of subsiding or settling to the bottom.

• The meaning of the word 'subsistence' is the process of substituting one thing for another.

• The meaning of the word 'subsistence' is the minimum amount of resources or income needed to survive.

What is the meaning of the word 'demote'?

• To fire someone from their job.

• To lower someone's rank or position.

• To give someone a raise in salary.

• To promote someone's rank or position.

What is the meaning of the word 'subheading'?

• A secondary or subordinate heading

• A paragraph

• A punctuation mark

• A main heading

What is the meaning of the word 'denominator'?

• The denominator is the number that is multiplied by the numerator in a fraction.

• The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

• The denominator is the number that is subtracted from the numerator in a fraction.

• The denominator is the top number in a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

What is the meaning of the word 'submerge'?

• To partially cover or immerse something in a liquid or to go underwater.

• To partially remove something from a liquid or to stay above water.

• To completely remove something from a liquid or to come out of water.

• To completely cover or immerse something in a liquid or to go underwater.