Greek & Latin, Book 1, Unit 17 Vocabulary and Root Words Quiz

What is the meaning of the root word 'fals/fall'?

• A) believe, sure, trust

• B) deceive, lie, wrong

• C) fear

• D) love

Answer explanation

The root 'fals/fall' relates to deception or falsehood. Therefore, the correct choice is B) deceive, lie, wrong, as it captures the essence of this root meaning.

The word 'false' is used to describe something that is not ____.

• real

• fake

• certain

• credible

Answer explanation

The word 'false' indicates something that is not 'real'. While 'fake', 'certain', and 'credible' are related concepts, 'real' is the most direct antonym to 'false', making it the correct choice.

Which of the following words means 'a wrong belief or mistaken idea'?

• falsify

• fallacy

• credible

• creed

Answer explanation

The word 'fallacy' refers to a wrong belief or mistaken idea, making it the correct choice. 'Falsify' means to make false, 'credible' means believable, and 'creed' refers to a set of beliefs.

To 'falsify' something means to ____. A) make it true B) make it false C) believe it D) fear it.

• make it true

• make it false

• believe it

• fear it

Answer explanation

To 'falsify' something means to make it false. Therefore, the correct answer is B) make it false, as it directly aligns with the definition of the term.

What does 'certain' mean?

• having no doubt

• easily fooled

• fear of small spaces

• a wrong belief.

Answer explanation

The term 'certain' means having no doubt about something. It indicates a strong conviction or assurance, which aligns with the correct choice, while the other options do not relate to the meaning of 'certain'.

A 'credulous' person is someone who is ____.

• hard to fool

• easily fooled

• always right

• never wrong

Answer explanation

A 'credulous' person is characterized by a tendency to believe things too easily, making them easily fooled. This contrasts with being hard to fool, always right, or never wrong.

'Credence' refers to the quality of being ____.

• false

• believed

• feared

• wrong

Answer explanation

'Credence' means the quality of being believed or accepted as true. Therefore, the correct answer is 'believed', as it directly relates to the trust or confidence placed in something.

Which word means 'able to be believed'?

• credible

• false

• phobia

• creed

Answer explanation

The word 'credible' means 'able to be believed' or trustworthy. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'false' indicates untruth, 'phobia' refers to fear, and 'creed' relates to beliefs.

A 'creed' is a statement of ____.

• fear

• belief

• doubt

• falsehood

Answer explanation

A 'creed' is a formal statement of belief, outlining the principles or convictions held by an individual or group. Therefore, the correct answer is 'belief', as it directly relates to the essence of a creed.

What is a 'phobia'?

• a strong dislike or fear

• a belief

• a lie

• a trust

Answer explanation

A 'phobia' is defined as a strong dislike or fear of something. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from beliefs, lies, or trust, which do not capture the essence of a phobia.