NCEE Practice #2

The English words "interest," "quintessential," and "essence" are all derived from the Latin verb meaning

• to be

• to ask

• to think

• to go

What derivative of the Latin verb timeo means "fearful"?

• intimidate

• timorous

• timidity

• intimidation

The sport of Volleyball takes its name from a Latin verb meaning

• to fly

• to hit

• to dive

• to throw

Which of the following English words could describe a fish?

• subaqueous

• subterranean

• suburban

• subarboreal

"Ridiculous" is derived from the Latin verb which means

• to attack

• to smile

• to hurt

• to ride

What is the meaning of the Latin verb from which we derive "covet"?

• desire

• take

• cover

• beware

What is the meaning of the Greek preposition common to both "antidote" and "antacid"?

• against

• through

• with

• around

The meaning of the Greek noun at the root of "antagonize" is

• annoyance

• contest

• sibling

• warfare

According to its etymology, a resident is someone who

• lives

• sits

• exists

• stands out

From what Latin verb do we derive "obsequious" and "persecute"?

• sequor

• seco

• specto

• queror