Most Common Greek and Latin Roots

The root "log/logue" most closely means...

• to write

• word or speech

• to have common sense/logic

• the study of

Which Greek/Latin root means "believe, trust"

• jur/jus

• cred

• bene

• omni

• sens/sent

The Greek/Latin root "gen" most closely means

• birth, origin, kind

• power

• intelligence, wisdom

• kind, giving

• time

Based off the Root word "jur/jus" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "justify" most closely mean?

I needed to justify my reason for taking an extra cookie so that know one would think I was stealing.

• prove to be right/correct

• make up

• excuse

• come up with

Based off the Root word "bene" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "benign" most closely mean?

Fortunately, the doctors said the tumor was benign, so I didn't need to have surgery.

• gentle

• harmless

• advantageous

• kindly

• well made

Based off the Root word "vac" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "vacuous" most closely mean?

The student's face wore a vacuous expression as they stared out the window, already dreaming of the weekend.

• mischievous

• mindless

• bored

• wistful

Based off the Root word "sens/sent" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "insensitive" most closely mean?

Her insensitive comments about other workers' personal lives have gotten Belinda kicked out of several volunteer organizations.

• thoughtless, careless

• without concern for others' feelings

• insightful

• made up

• opinion-based

Based off the Root word "cred" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "credibility" most closely mean?

The credibility of my sources is easy to confirm, as I researched them thoroughly.

• belief

• trustworthiness

• range

• quality

• correctness

Based off the Root word "vid/vis" and the context of the sentence, what does the word "envision" most closely mean?

When you envision your future career, do you see yourself working with a small business, or as part of a large corporation?

• picture

• think about

• ponder

• plan for

• worry

Why is it important to learn root words and their definitions?

• so you can sound smarter

• so it is easier to learn romance languages

• to make it easier to figure out the meaning of unknown words

• to make it easier to use a dictionary