Understanding Latin Roots in Vocabulary - BOY

What does the root AUTO mean?

• self
• other
• all

Answer explanation

AUTO means self, as in automatic (self-operating) or autobiography (self-written life story)

Which root means 'birth' or 'origin'?

• GEN
• MORT
• FIN

Answer explanation

GEN means birth or origin, as in generation or genetic

What does the root BIO mean?

• death
• life
• earth

Answer explanation

BIO means life, as in biology (study of life) or biography (written life)

Which root means 'born'?

• CRED
• NAT
• SPEC

Answer explanation

NAT means born, as in native or natural

What does the root COGN mean?

• feel
• see
• know

Answer explanation

COGN means know, as in recognize or cognition

Which root means 'mind'?

• MENT
• CORP
• PED

Answer explanation

MENT means mind, as in mental or mentality

What does the root PSYCH mean?

• body
• mind/soul
• foot

Answer explanation

PSYCH means mind or soul, as in psychology or psyche

Which root means 'wise'?

• SOPH
• FOOL
• JUVE

Answer explanation

SOPH means wise, as in sophomore (wise fool) or philosophy (love of wisdom)

What does the root CRED mean?

• run
• believe
• see

Answer explanation

CRED means believe, as in credible or credit

Which root means 'new'?

• ANTI
• NOV
• VET

Answer explanation

NOV means new, as in novel or innovate