Understanding Latin Root Vocabulary

Which of the following words means "to defeat"?

• Evince

• Vanquish

• Protract

• Conduct

What is the meaning of the word "evince"?

• To force someone to leave

• To make something obvious or show something clearly

• To take back an offer or statement

• To remove or take out something

Which word describes something that can be bent or stretched easily?

• Ductile

• Fractious

• Concise

• Intractable

If someone is acting in a childishly manner, which word best describes their behavior?

• Petulant

• Impetuous

• Incisive

• Retract

Which of the following words means "to organize and perform a particular activity"?

• Conduct

• Induct

• Excise

• Extract

Which word means "to take back an offer or statement"?

• Evicted

• Retract

• Detract

• Induct

Which word describes the act of breaking the law, rule, or regulation?

• Infraction

• Infringe

• Refract

• Excise

Which word means "to force someone to go somewhere with you, often using threats or violence"?

• Abducted

• Evicted

• Induct

• Protract

Analyze the relationship between "protract" and "intractable" and determine which scenario best illustrates this relationship.

• A meeting that ends quickly and efficiently

• A debate that continues for hours without resolution

• A project completed ahead of schedule

• A simple problem solved immediately

Evaluate the following scenario: A person is described as "impetuous." Which of the following actions would they most likely take?

• Carefully planning a trip months in advance

• Jumping into a decision without considering the consequences

• Analyzing data thoroughly before making a decision

• Writing a detailed report after extensive research