Vocabulary Roots Quiz

The tenacious climber refused to give up, even in the face of exhaustion and harsh weather.

Root Suggestion: "-ten-" (hold, grasp)

"Tenacious" means:

• Weak

• Persistent

• Careless

• Fearful

The ambiguous nature of the politician's statement left the audience confused about his true intentions.

Root Suggestion: "-ambi-" (both, around)

"Ambiguous" means:

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Honest

• Direct

The detective carefully scrutinized the evidence, searching for any clues that might have been overlooked.

Root Suggestion: "-scrut-" (examine closely)

"Scrutinized" means:

• Glanced at

• Examined closely

• Ignored

• Dismissed

The artist's prolific output of paintings surprised many, as she seemed to create masterpieces effortlessly.

Root Suggestion: "-prol-" (produce, offspring)

"Prolific" means:

• Unproductive

• Very productive

• Talented

• Struggling

The garrulous old man loved to tell stories, often rambling on for hours about his past experiences.

Root Suggestion: "-garr-" (to chatter, talkative)

"Garrulous" means:

• Quiet

• Talkative

• Wise

• Lonely

The pugnacious boxer was known for his aggressive fighting style and his willingness to challenge anyone.

Root Suggestion: "-pugn-" (to fight)

"Pugnacious" means:

• Peaceful

• Aggressive

• Skilled

• Tired

The altruistic doctor dedicated her life to helping the poor and underserved, often working without pay.

Root Suggestion: "-alter-" (other)

"Altruistic" means:

• Selfish

• Selfless

• Greedy

• Materialistic

The ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms reminded everyone of the fleeting nature of life.

Root Suggestion: "-ephemer-" (lasting a day)

"Ephemeral" means:

• Lasting

• Temporary

• Permanent

• Unchanging

The obdurate king refused to listen to the pleas of his advisors, leading the kingdom into war.

oot Suggestion: "-dur-" (hard, lasting)

"Obdurate" means:

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Wise

• Kind

The visible stars twinkled brightly in the night sky. "Visible" means:

• Hidden

• Able to be seen

• Faint

• Distant