WorksheetsRoots and Derivatives, List #3: Latin roots
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
If we abdicate our roles as adults, it will be media and peers that educate our kids.
What does abdicate likely mean in this context?
to watch television
to step up to, strengthen, or maximize
to surrender, renounce, or give up
to say clearly and loudly
A government inspector has finally backed a controversial road scheme, putting an end to five years of debate and acrimonious protests.
What does acrimonious likely mean in this context?
bitter or sharp in manner, speech, temper
agreeable in manner, speech, temper
causing great enthusiasm and excitement
free from disturbance; peaceful
If you are an auditory learner, you might struggle with learning from textbooks and notes, but technology offers several great options to improve your learning.
What does auditory likely mean in this context?
related to marshmallows
related to learning
related to eyesight
related to hearing
The company encourages a little levity to make crammed flights slightly more tolerable.
What does levity likely mean in this context?
honesty
lightheartedness; lightness of manner or speech
difficulty or danger
seriousness; weightiness of manner or speech
Because the boat sank in Isle of Man waters, the Manx government has jurisdiction over the investigation.
What does jurisdiction likely mean in this context?
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
the power, right, or authority to commit crimes without consequence
pride in one's country
a reference source containing words, alphabetically arranged, along with information about their meanings
Mr Grant's letter was far from accurate, in fact the statements he made would appear to be unfounded.
What does unfounded likely mean in this context?
factual, thoughtful, and clear
straight up lies
having no strong basis, not built on reasons or facts
having a strong basis, built on reasons or facts
To avoid that road, residents and people who have shops and offices nearby have to take a circuitous route to reach their place.
What does circuitous likely mean in this context?
the complete path of an electric current including usually the source of electric energy
dangerous and difficult
an arena often covered by a tent and used for variety shows usually including feats of physical skill, wild animal acts, and performances by clowns
roundabout, longer than the most direct way
In my days as a salesperson, he was a benevolent boss who was keen to pass on sales tips.
What does benevolent likely mean in this context?
strict and controlling
formidable and tough
having a disposition to do good
having a disposition to do harm
I know that my father was severely provoked many times, but even when angry, no malediction ever crossed his lips.
What does malediction likely mean in this context?
a masculine valedictorian
a curse or condemnation
a prayer calling protection or help
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Brevity is the soul of wit. Don't ramble on.
What does brevity likely mean in this context?
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech
extended speech
setting up the joke
lightness and humor in manner or speech
