Greek/Latin Roots Vocabulary 3: Set 2 Practice

The definition of 'adversary' is:

• a friend or ally

• an opponent or enemy

• a type of plant

• a kind of weather

'Adversity' means:

• a challenge or difficulty

• a type of plant

• a musical instrument

• a form of transportation

Alliteration is defined as:

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of metaphors in poetry

• The expression of ideas through symbols

• The use of vivid and descriptive language

Dictation is a process of:

• writing down spoken words

• reading silently

• typing on a computer

• listening to music

The term 'genuflect' means:

• to bend the knee as a sign of reverence

• to speak loudly

• to write quickly

• to jump high

What does 'inflexible' mean?

• Rigid or unyielding

• Flexible or adaptable

• Soft or pliable

• Weak or fragile

Inhibition is defined as:

• Something that restrains or suppresses an action, emotion, or thought.

• A method of enhancing or promoting an action, emotion, or thought.

• A technique used to measure the speed of a reaction.

• A strategy for improving memory retention and recall.

The meaning of 'jurisdiction' is:

• The authority to interpret and apply the law;

• A specialized type of legal document

• A limited geographical area

• A foundational legal principle

What does 'literary' refer to?

• Related to literature

• Related to science

• Related to art

• Related to history

Explain 'prohibition'.

• Prohibition is the action of forbidding something, especially by law

• Prohibition is a period in history when pet ownership was banned in the United States.

• Prohibition is when you get in a fight with someone who used to be your friend.

• Prohibition is when you restrain yourself from doing something you really want to do.