Exploring Classical Vocabulary Roots

What does the prefix 'bene-' mean in the word 'beneficial'?

• bad or harmful

• good or well

• unrelated or irrelevant

• neutral or indifferent

Choose the correct synonym for 'audible': loud, silent, faint.

• inaudible

• muffled

• loud

• quiet

What is the antonym of 'dormant'?

• static

• inactive

• sleeping

• active

In the sentence 'The audience was captivated by the speaker's eloquence', what does 'eloquence' mean?

• A form of written communication

• A type of persuasive speech

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.

Identify the root word in 'transportation' and explain its meaning.

• transit

• transported

• transference

• transport

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in the word 'biology'?

• The study of.

• The history of.

• The practice of.

• The theory of.

Which word is related to 'scribe': inscribe, describe, or subscribe?

• inscribe

• transcribe

• prescribe

• ascribe

What does 'mal' mean in the word 'malicious'?

• neutral or indifferent

• helpful or supportive

• bad or evil

• good or kind

Use 'benevolent' in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate in her community.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

• She was benevolent only to her friends and ignored strangers.

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

What is the relationship between 'dictate' and 'dictionary'?

• 'Dictate' refers to a written document, while 'dictionary' refers to a type of book.

• 'Dictate' is a noun, and 'dictionary' is a verb.

• Both words are antonyms in meaning.

• Both words share the same root meaning related to speaking or stating.