Latin Roots Review List #1: Assessment

The statue was placed on a tall __________ to display it properly.

• Pedestal

• Substructure

• Spectrum

The dentist noticed a small __________ in the patient’s molar and recommended a filling.

• Spectrum

• Indentation

• Pedestal

The new student was interested in studying __________ so he could help people with their oral health.

• Dentistry

• Predict

• Contradict

The shark’s tooth left a clear, __________ mark in the wooden board.

• Dentiform

• Biped

• Dictionary

After the earthquake, engineers worked hard to __________ the damaged buildings.

• Retrospective

• Reconstruct

• Speculate

The teacher gave clear __________ materials to help students understand the new topic.

• Instructional

• Indentation

• Contradict

The skyscraper’s __________ was reinforced with steel beams to support the upper floors.

• Spectrum

• Substructure

• Pedestal

The scientist examined the __________ of light to understand the different colors.

• Spectrum

• Biped

• Expedition

Historians often create __________ exhibits to showcase past events.

• Retrospective

• Dictionary

• Dentistry

Without clear evidence, it is not wise to __________ about what might have happened.

• Predict

• Speculate

• Contradict