Greek & Latin Roots "vid/vis" & "phil" Quiz

The root "vid/vis" means

• to sleep

• to see

• to sit

• slow

The word evidence means

• to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it

• false information indicating that what was stated as true was actually untrue.

• facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is seen as true or valid.

The word invisible means

• unable to be heard

• able to be seen

• unable to be seen

• able to touch

The word visor means

• a surface that protects the eyes, such as shading them from the sun or other bright light, allowing the eyes to see better.

• A type of facial expression that shows discontent.

• a person with unusual powers; the act of altering. revitalize. give new life or vigor

What is the origin of the root "vid/vis"?

• Greek

• Latin

The root "phil" means

• to like

• to love

• to accept

• to allow

The word philanthropist means

• etymologically a 'survivor', that is, someone who experienced something challenging and overcame it.

• etymologically a 'lover of humans', that is, someone who is charitable

• etymologically a 'champion', that is, someone who is capable of winning in strong challenges.

The word philhellenic means

• characterized by a love for Greece and Greek culture.

• characterized by indifference towards a specific culture.

• characterized by learning about a new culture, one that is not the same as one's own.

The word philodendron means

• the care of an inanimate object

• the knowledge of trees

• the love of trees

What is the origin of the root "phil"?

• Greek

• Latin