Exploring Latin Roots and Meanings

What does the Latin root "plac-" mean?

• Peace

• Guest

• Appease

• Love

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

Which Latin root means "peace" or "agree"?

• Pac-

• Plac-

• Hospes

• Amare

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the Latin term "pro tempore"?

• For a little while

• To love

• Guest

• Peace

What does the Latin term "writ of habeas corpus" refer to?

• A meeting organized to further special interests

• A legal term meaning a prisoner has the right to know why they are in jail

• A place for pilgrims or the terminally ill

• A number of persons needed at a meeting

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the Latin word "hospes" mean?

• To love

• Guest

• Peace

• Appease

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the word "placate"?

• To oppose war

• To calm or satisfy

• To love

• To be unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "pacifist"?

• A person who loves

• A person who opposes war or violence

• A person who is unfriendly

• A person who is a guest

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.7.6

What does "inhospitable" mean?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Unfriendly, uninviting, or unwelcome

• Showing goodwill

• Having double meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is a "quorum"?

• A meeting organized to further special interests

• A number of persons needed at a meeting for business to take place

• A place for pilgrims or the terminally ill

• A person who opposes war

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "amiable" mean?

• Affable, pleasant, and good-natured

• Showing goodwill and formal friendship

• Having conflicting feelings

• Having double meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4