Latin Word Parts

The Latin word part "ab" means "to move away." What is the meaning of the word "absent?"

• To stay in one place
• To move away from a place or not present
• To move towards
• To be present

The Latin word part "aqu" means water. What does the word "aquatic" mean?

• Related to or living on land
• Related to or living in the air
• Related to or living underground
• Related to or living in water

The Latin word part "audi" means "hear." What does word auditorium mean?

• A place designed for listening
• A place designed for smelling
• A place designed for tasting
• A place designed for seeing

The Latin word part "bene" means "good." What does the word "benefit" mean?

• A type of food or drink.
• Something that is bad or disadvantageous.
• Something that is good or advantageous.
• A neutral outcome or result.

The Latin word part "brev" means "short." What does the word "abbreviate" mean?

• To make shorter
• To stretch
• To expand
• To lengthen

The Latin word part "circ" means "round." What does the word "circumference" mean?

• The distance around a circle
• The distance across a circle
• The area of a circle
• The height of a circle

The Latin word part "dict" means "say." What does the word "dictate" mean?

• To say or read aloud for someone else to write down.
• To write a book or other text.
• To make a decision without consulting others.
• To cook food slowly in liquid at low temperatures.

The Latin word part "jur" means "law." What does the word "jurisprudence" mean?

• Understanding of law or philosophy of law
• Science of weather
• Art of cooking
• Study of plants

The Latin word part "lev" means "lift." What does the word "elevator" mean?

• A device that lowers people or goods vertically
• A device that moves people or goods horizontally
• A device that stores people or goods
• A device that lifts people or goods vertically

The Latin word part "lum" means "light." What does the word "illuminate" mean?

• To provide light or clarity
• To provide darkness
• To extinguish a fire
• To confuse or mislead