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WorksheetsPrestwick House VII Unit 11-15 Review - Greek & Latin Roots
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
The root "milita" means...
to be a soldier
ally, friend, comrade
enemy
friend, associate
The root "soc" means...
to be a soldier
ally, friend, comrade
enemy
friend, associate
The root "host" means...
to be a soldier
ally, friend, comrade
enemy
friend, associate
The root "compan" means...
to be a soldier
ally, friend, comrade
enemy
friend, associate
Nasha is a militant supporter of women's rights; she is often in court defending her cause. Militant means...
willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted
interacting with others in a friendly way
not enjoying or seeking the company of others
not friendly; warlike
Because my mother is a very sociable person, she knows many people. Sociable means...
willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted
interacting with others in a friendly way
not enjoying or seeking the company of others
not friendly; warlike
After his girlfriend broke up with him, Dirk became completely asocial and stopped going out altogether. Asocial means...
willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted
interacting with others in a friendly way
not enjoying or seeking the company of others
not friendly; warlike
The Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered some hostile tribes, but most Native Americans the explorers met were friendly. Hostile means...
willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted
interacting with others in a friendly way
not enjoying or seeking the company of others
not friendly; warlike
During World War II, Congress avoided trying to militarize the general population, but many Civil Defense Units were ordered to serve in the army. Militarize means...
to prepare for war
to link; to group together
to join in group activities
something that adds to or goes with
Because my sister associates with a lot of artists, she knows quite a bit about painting and sculpture. Associates means...
to prepare for war
to link; to group together
to join in group activities
something that adds to or goes with
Although Marie is shy, she will socialize freely with her friends and family. Socialize means...
to prepare for war
to link; to group together
to join in group activities
something that adds to or goes with
A whole host of people showed up for the concert; it was packed! Host means...
a large group; a great number
not friendly; warlike
friendship; company
something that adds to or goes with
Harry was lonely and looking for companionship when he met his future best friends on the train to Hogwarts. Companionship means...
a large group; a great number
not friendly; warlike
friendship; company
something that adds to or goes with
The soda was a fine accompaniment to the meal of hot dogs, brats, and burgers. Accompaniment means...
a large group; a great number
not friendly; warlike
friendship; company
something that adds to or goes with
The root "capita" means...
head
mouth
hand
tongue
The root "ora" means...
head
mouth
hand
tongue
The roots "man" and "manu" mean...
head
mouth
hand
tongue
The root "ling" means...
head
mouth
hand
tongue
The students capitalized on the free time they had in class by reading their books and completing their homework. Capitalize means...
to make the best of
to remove the head of
to build; to make
to set free
The Queen of Hearts ordered Alice be decapitated by shouting, "Off with her head!" Decapitate means...
to make the best of
to remove the head of
to build; to make
to set free
The teacher told the class that they would present an oral presentation; they would have to give a speech. Oral means...
speaking several languages
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
done by hand
Do not manufacture an answer; simply tell the truth. Manufacture means...
to make the best of
to remove the head of
to build; to make
to set free
One of the best ways to emancipate your mind - to be able to think for yourself - is to read. Emancipate means...
to make the best of
to remove the head of
to build; to make
to set free
Although the Martin Luther King Jr.'s oration lasted for only seventeen minutes, his "I Have a Dream" message left many in the audience in tears and filled with excitement. Oration means...
speaking several languages
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
having to do with the structure of language
It is not uncommon for Europeans to be multilingual, speaking languages such as English, French, Greek, and Italian. Multilingual means...
speaking several languages
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
done by hand
Instead of using a computer, some authors prefer a manual typewriter. Manual means...
speaking several languages
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
done by hand
Children innately know most of the linguistic rules of their native language by the time they are four years old. Linguistic means...
speaking several languages
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
having to do with the structure of language
Shakespeare's characters had a simple style of oratory, using common and not formal language in his plays; this is what made his plays so very popular. Oratory means...
the art of public speaking
a grand, formal speech
having to do with the mouth
having to do with the structure of language
The root "jubil" means...
to shout for joy
cheerful
to enjoy
to celebrate; to honor
game; to play
The root "hilar" means...
to shout for joy
cheerful
to enjoy
to celebrate; to honor
game; to play
The roots "frug" and "frui" mean...
to shout for joy
cheerful
to enjoy
to celebrate; to honor
game; to play
The roots "celeber" and "celebr" mean...
to shout for joy
cheerful
to enjoy
to celebrate; to honor
game; to play
The roots "lud" and "lus" mean...
to shout for joy
cheerful
to enjoy
to celebrate; to honor
game; to play
The Grinch decided to enjoy the Christmas jubilee with the rest of Whoville; he ate all the roast beast that would fit in his belly. Jubilee means...
a joyous celebration
fun; merriment
one who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
a false image or idea
The students enjoyed the teacher because she told stories that contained great hilarity, sarcasm and just a hint of "bite." Hilarity means...
a joyous celebration
fun; merriment
one who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
a false image or idea
Singers, celebrants, and lectors stood in the church waiting for the priest. Celebrant means...
a joyous celebration
fun; merriment
one who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
a false image or idea
The video game is designed to give the illusion that you are in control of an airplane. Illusion means...
a joyous celebration
fun; merriment
one who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
a false image or idea
The jubilant students cheered when they saw they had a snow day. Jubilant means...
full of joy
bringing great joy and excitement
bringing forth much; productive
not spending much money; cheap
The experience of hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro was exhilarating; we had so much fun and would love to do it again. Exhilarating means...
full of joy
bringing great joy and excitement
bringing forth much; productive
not spending much money; cheap
Study hall was fruitful; I used my time well by finishing my science, math, and reading homework. Fruitful means...
full of joy
bringing great joy and excitement
bringing forth much; productive
not spending much money; cheap
While John was frugal and always saved some of his paycheck for emergencies, James spent everything he earned. Frugal means...
full of joy
bringing great joy and excitement
bringing forth much; productive
not spending much money; cheap
Don't be deluded into believing that doing your homework is optional. Delude means...
of or relating to a party or ceremony
a recognition by many; fame
to trick; to fool
a false image or idea
Emma lived a life of celebrity, but was able to remain humble and kind. Celebrity means...
one who takes part in a ceremony, especially a religious ceremony
a recognition by many; fame
a joyous celebration
a false image or idea
Our family had a celebratory dinner when my brother hit the game-winning shot. Celebratory means...
of or relating to a party or ceremony
a recognition by many; fame
full of joy
bringing great joy and excitement
The roots "plic" and "plex" mean...
to weave; to fold
to weave
to cover
cloak
The roots "veal" and "veil" mean...
to weave; to fold
to weave
to cover
cloak
The root "text" means...
to weave; to fold
to weave
to cover
cloak
The root "mantl" means...
to weave; to fold
to weave
to cover
cloak
The application of grammar knowledge in the paper was vital to the student's success in English class. Application means...
a use; a putting on
the way something feels to the touch
cloth or fabric
to make known
You will play like you practice, so in order to duplicate success time and time again, you always need to give your best effort. Duplicate means...
to make known
to uncover
to make another; to copy
to take apart
The teacher was going to unveil the surprise we earned for the entire class reaching their reading goals for the quarter. Unveil means...
to make known
to uncover
to make another; to copy
to take apart
The magician will reveal the missing rabbit from inside his hat.. Reveal means...
to make known
to uncover
to make another; to copy
to take apart
The bride and groom had to dismantle the three-tier cake in order to cut it. Dismantle means...
to make known
to uncover
to make another; to copy
to take apart
Some of the puzzles were very complex, making them very challenging. Complex means...
to uncover
cloth or fabric
covered; draped
complicated
The girl would not eat the banana because of its odd texture. Texture means...
the way something feels to the touch
cloth or fabric
covered; draped
complicated
A mill was built near the river to produce high quality textiles for the upper class to wear. Textile means...
the way something feels to the touch
cloth or fabric
covered; draped
complicated
Heavy mists and fog mantled the forested mountain behind the village, creating an ominous scene. Mantled means...
the way something feels to the touch
complicated
cloth or fabric
covered; draped
The roots "seq" and "sec" mean...
to lead
to follow
to carry
to draw, to drag
The roots "duct" and "duce" mean...
to lead
to follow
to carry
to draw, to drag
The roots "veh" and "vect" mean...
to lead
to follow
to carry
to draw, to drag
The root "tract" means...
to lead
to follow
to carry
to draw, to drag
There are only a few sequels that are better than the original, Toy Story 2 being one of them. Sequel means...
something, especially a work of art or literature, that follows an original
the order in which something happens
something that carries
the movement of heat in a gas or liquid
The detectives work hard to learn the sequence of the events in order to solve the crime. Sequence means...
something, especially a work of art or literature, that follows an original
the order in which something happens
something that carries
the movement of heat in a gas or liquid
We drove the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) around the field to help round up the cattle. Vehicle means...
something, especially a work of art or literature, that follows an original
the order in which something happens
something that carries
the movement of heat in a gas or liquid
Using convection, Old heating systems used wood-burning stoves and boiling water to heat homes. Convection means...
something, especially a work of art or literature, that follows an original
the order in which something happens
something that carries
the movement of heat in a gas or liquid
The attorney's job was to prosecute those accused of committing a crime on behalf of the state. Prosecute means...
to press charges against
to lead, to oversee
to bring forth, to create
to kidnap
The man conducted himself in a very righteous and courteous manner; his company was always a pleasure. Conduct means...
to press charges against
to lead, to oversee
to bring forth, to create
to kidnap
The student's hard work produced terrific grades and skills that allowed her to be successful throughout her life. Produce means...
to press charges against
to lead, to oversee
to bring forth, to create
to kidnap
The child was abducted for ransom, so an AMBER Alert was issued. Abduct means...
to press charges against
to lead, to oversee
to bring forth, to create
to kidnap
The salesman offered a very attractive deal, so the couple took the offer and bought the car. Attractive means...
to press charges against
to draw together, to tighten
pleasing
to take someone's attention away
She could tell he was lying, so her lips contracted into a frown. Contract means...
to press charges against
to draw together, to tighten
pleasing
to take someone's attention away
The dog was distracted by the squirrel, and failed to fetch the ball. Distract means...
to press charges against
to draw together, to tighten
pleasing
to take someone's attention away
