Latin Root Words

Tim’s voice was barely audible when he whispered his secret in my left ear.

What does the root word "audi" mean in "audible?"

• both sides

• opposite

• hear or listen

• water

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root word "circum" mean in the word "circumference?"

• go or move

• self or same

• well

• around or about

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.

What does the root word "jur" mean in "jury?"

• law or justice

• human

• say

• between, within, or among

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root word "puls" mean in "impulse?"

• lead

• hang or weigh

• drive or push

• believe or trust

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The mother tried to pacify the screaming baby with a bottle of warm milk.

What does the root word "pac" mean in "pacify?"

• strong

• all

• peace

• shape or form

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Can you identify the antecedent that led to Cassandra’s success at the skiing championships? What does the root word "ante" mean in "antecedent?"

• both sides

• before

• opposite

• water

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the root word "omni" mean in "omniscient?"

• peace

• strong

• shape or form

• all

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root aud-?

• to hear

• to see

• to touch

• to taste

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which root means to speak?

• telo-

• circ-

• dict-

• gon-

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of circ-?

• sound

• circle/ring

• to carry

• to hear

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B