Classical Roots

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'scrib' meaning 'to write'?

• Describe

• Prescribe

• Inscribe

• All of the above

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'bio'?

• Life

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

Identify the word that contains the Latin root 'dict', meaning 'to say'.

• Predict

• Contradict

• Dictate

• All of the above

Which of the following words is derived from the Greek root 'chron', meaning 'time'?

• Chronic

• Chronicle

• Synchronize

• All of the above

What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

• Carry

• Move

• Build

• Speak

Which word is derived from the Greek root 'tele', meaning 'far'?

• Telephone

• Television

• Telegraph

• All of the above

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'vid/vis'?

• See

• Hear

• Touch

• Taste

Identify the word that contains the Greek root 'therm', meaning 'heat'.

• Thermometer

• Thermostat

• Thermal

• All of the above

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'aud', meaning 'to hear'?

• Audience

• Audible

• Audit

• All of the above

What does the Greek root 'geo' mean?

• Earth

• Sky

• Water

• Fire