Vocab Builder Part 18

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Question 1: Does the word root “cis” mean to grow?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The word root “cis” means to cut.

Does the word “scissors” contain a root that means time?  

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The word “scissors” contains the root “cis” which means to cut.

Is an “incision” a cut in the skin that a surgeon or veterinarian makes?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. An incision is a cut in the skin that a surgeon or veterinarian makes.

Is another name for the “front teeth” the incisors?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. The incisors are commonly known as the front teeth.

Is a “decision” when we make a choice from one or more options?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. A decision means to choose from one or more options.

Is a decisive person someone who can't make up her or his mind?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. A decisive person makes up her his mind quickly and confidently.

In a soccer game, is the decisive goal the first of many goals?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The decisive goal is the winning goal that decides what team wins. Usually it's the last goal.

If someone is indecisive, does that mean s/he makes up her/his mind quickly and confidently?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. An indecisive person can't make up her or his mind quickly, or changes her/his mind a lot.