2Understanding Word Roots and Meanings

What is the meaning of the root "med"?

• Rage

• Lightness, brightness

• Take appropriate measures, plan

• Be strong, of value

Which root word means "love"?

• phil

• mon

• mal

• greg

The root "mon" is associated with which of the following meanings?

• Thoroughly

• Warn, advise

• Deceit

• Push or drive out

Identify the meaning of the root "mal".

• Flock

• Bad, evil

• Stretch

• To appear

What does the root "luc" signify?

• Lightness, brightness

• Be strong, of value

• Toward or against

• Drawn or act toward

Which root word means "to appear"?

• tend

• pel

• phan

• fraud

The root "pel" is related to which action?

• Push or drive out

• Love

• Thoroughly

• Deceit

What is the meaning of the root "greg"?

• Flock

• Rage

• Stretch

• Bad, evil

Which root word means "deceit"?

• cata

• fraud

• ob

• val

Identify the meaning of the root "cata".

• Thoroughly

• Toward or against

• Be strong, of value

• Drawn or act toward