Greek and Latin Roots: Unit 17 Get to The Root Of It

What does the Greek root "phob" mean?

• Love

• Fear

• Trust

• False

Which word means "to prove to be false"?

• Certify

• Credible

• Refute

• Falsify

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If someone is described as "infallible," what does that mean?

• They are not trustworthy.

• They are incapable of making mistakes.

• They are full of fear.

• They are easily deceived.

What is the meaning of the word "acrophobia"?

• Fear of heights

• Fear of spiders

• Fear of open spaces

• Fear of water

Which word means "a statement or belief that is accepted as true"?

• Falsify

• Credential

• Credence

• Fallacy

Create a sentence using a word with the root "cert" or "cred."

• I have a phobia of taking tests.

• The scientist worked hard to falsify the data.

• The certificate on the wall proved her qualifications.

• He was known for his acrophobia.

What is the antonym of "credible"?

• Trustworthy

• Unbelievable

• Reliable

• Authentic

Which word has a Latin root meaning "false"?

• Phobia

• Fallacy

• Accreditation

• Certification

Using context clues, what does "certitude" mean?

• Doubt

• Fear

• Certainty

• Deception

What is a synonym for "fallible"?

• Infallible

• Perfect

• Error-prone

• Fearless