Vocabulary Builder Part 12

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Question 1: Does the word root “ced” mean “to go”?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. “Ced” means “to go.”

If Chris preceded Pat in finishing the race, does that mean that Chris finished before Pat?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. “Precede” means “to go before.” So Chris went before Pat in finishing the race.

Is it possible for children to set a precedent?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. For example, their behavior sets an example (precedent) that may influence how other children behave.

Do judges look for precedents when deciding how to rule on a case?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. “Precedent” refers to prior examples. Lower courts look at what higher courts have ruled on similar cases.

If an event is “unprecedented,” does that mean it is common?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. An unprecedented event means it has not happened before.

If Jaime proceeds with a task, does that mean Jaime continues to work on the task?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Proceed means to begin or continue doing something.

Is a “procedure” a handheld device used to measure milliseconds?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. A procedure is a series to steps needed to do a task.

Does “recede” mean to go backwards?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. An example we gave is a man's receding hairline. It causes baldness on the front of the scalp.