Greek and Latin Roots

The root voc means call or speak. What does the word vocal mean?

• voiced or spoken

• touched or felt

• sensed or smelled

A telegraph is an old-fashioned way to send a written message to someone who is far away. What does the root graph mean?

• far away

• write or draw

• hear or listen

A telephone is a machine that can carry the sound of someone's voice. What does the root tele mean?

• write or draw

• far away

• sound

The root bio means life. What does the word biotechnology mean?

• Technology based on the use of burning fuel.

• Technology based on the use of light from the sun.

• Technology based on the use of living things.

What is a vacant lot? Consider the meaning of the root "vac".

• An area that is located under the water.

• A small area of land in a city or town that is not occupied or not being used.

• An area that is exposed to light from the sun.

What does zoology mean?

• An expert in or student of the behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.

• A facility with usually indoor and outdoor settings where living, typically wild animals are kept especially for public exhibition.

• The study of the biology and behavior of animals.

What does the word autobiography mean?

• A book that someone writes about his or her own life.

• A book that someone writes about someone else's life.

• A book that someone writes about his or her parents' life.

What does the word portable mean? Think of the meaning of the root port.

• able to be easily heard

• able to be easily measured

• able to be easily carried

What does the word disrupt mean? Think of the meaning of the root rupt.

• to cause a change in the amount of light

• to cause a break or problem in something

• to break a glass

A headphone is a device you put on your ears that lets you listen to sounds or music. What does the root phon mean?

• head

• ears

• sound

• device