Latin and Greek Roots

Brachi means...

• Vein

• Arm

• Especially upper arm

• Especially Lower arm

• Torso

What does the Greek root "Hydro-" mean?

• Light

• Water

• Sour

• Salt

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'Hydro-' means 'Water', indicating that words with this root are related to water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which Greek root means "alone, by oneself"?

• Sol-

• Ion-

• Phos-

• Base-

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'Sol-' means 'alone, by oneself', making it the correct choice in this context.

The Greek root "Acid-" refers to which taste?

• Sweet

• Bitter

• Sour

• Salty

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'Acid-' refers to the taste 'Sour'.

What Greek root word means "star"?

• astr

• bio

• cent

• form

What Greek root word means "life"?

• graph

• geo

• cent

• bio

What does the Latin root 'Aqua-' mean?

• Light

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which Greek root means 'earth'?

• Geo-

• Hydro-

• Thermo-

• Aero-

The Latin root 'Luna-' refers to which celestial body?

• Sun

• Moon

• Star

• Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does the Greek root 'Thermo-' mean?

• Heat

• Cold

• Light

• Sound