Roots 221-230

In a recent school project, Pedro discussed that the root "soph-" means (a)   .

• Knowledge

• Wise

• Strong

• Quick

At a recent international arts conference, Dana described a guest speaker's presentation style as "sophisticated." What does "sophisticated" mean in this context?

• Simple and unrefined

• Having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture

• Naive and inexperienced

• Lacking good taste

During a classroom discussion, Pedro asked, 'What does "philosophy" refer to according to our textbook?'

• The study of ancient languages

• A type of science

• A fondness or love for wisdom that leads to searches for it

• The practice of meditation

What does the root "spect-" mean?

• To speak

• To look, observe

• To write

• To listen

Which word refers to a person who watches or observes a special event?

• Speaker

• Writer

• Spectator

• Inspector

What is the meaning of "inspection"?

• The action of speaking publicly

• The action of writing documents

• The action of listening carefully

• The action of examining something

What does the term "aerosphere" refer to?

• The inner core of the Earth

• The area outside the air surrounding the Earth where manned flight is possible

• The outer space beyond Earth's atmosphere

• The layer of gases surrounding any celestial body

What does "atmospheric" mean?

• Relating to the solid core of the Earth

• Pertaining to water bodies on Earth

• Relating, referring to, or taking place in the area of skies surrounding the Earth

• Concerning the underground layers of the Earth

During a science project, Lexi and Julian are discussing the meaning of the root 'spir-' in English vocabulary. What does 'spir-' primarily signify?

• water

• breath

• light

• sound

What is the meaning of "respiration"?

• The process of digestion

• The act of sleeping

• The act of breathing

• The process of circulation