WorksheetsEtymology - Yellow Book Lesson 8
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the definition of doc, doct?
to teach
to temper, make less severe
pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful
to please
What is the definition of TEMPER (the stem)
to teach
to temper, make less severe
pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful
to please
What is the definition of PLAC?
to teach
to temper, make less severe
pleasing, thanks, or thankful
to please
What is the definition of GRAT?
to temper, make less severe
to teach
pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful
to please
Which is the definition for the stem TRACT?
to throw, to cast
road, way
above
to drag
Which is the definition for the stem set PEL/PULS?
to drag
toward
to push, to drive
to build
Which is the definition for the stem set JAC/JECT?
to attach, be fixed
to loosen, to solve
to build
to throw, to cast
Which is the definition for the stem AD?
to attach, be fixed
to loosen, to solve
toward
to put, to place, to arrange
Which is the definition for the stem set STRUCT/STRUE?
to carry, to bring
road, way
to attach, be fixed
to build
Which is the definition for the stem set PON/POUND?
toward
to put, to place, to arrange
to build
to drag
Which is the definition for the stem VIA?
road, way
to grow
to throw, to cast
toward
What is the definition for the stem PORT?
to loosen, to solve
toward
to carry, to bring
to grow
What is the definition for the stem set HER/HES?
to drag
to grow
through
to attach, be fixed
Which is the definition for the stem set SOLU/SOLV?
to push, to drive
to loosen, to solve
toward
to attach, be fixed
What is the definition of ingratiate?
one's true calling
that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
calm, undisturbed
to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
What is the definition of complacent?
satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
lacking in moderation, severe, or extreme
lightweight, transparent
restraint, moderation
What is the definition of indoctrinate?
to gain favor by flattery or false friendliness
lacking for attention
to teach a certain point of view
calm, undisturbed
What is the definition of intemperate?
to decrease in strength
to teach a certain point of view
act of yielding to another's authority
lacking moderation, severe, extreme
What is the definition of doctrine?
calm, undisturbed
that which is taught; body of beliefs
satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
collaborative in action
What is the definition of placid?
carefree
to teach a certain point of view
calm, undisturbed
lightweight and transparent
What is the definition of deference?
calm, undisturbed
act of yielding to another's authority
satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
restraint or moderation, severe or extreme
What is the definition of diaphanous?
to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
to pass through
lightweight and transparent
calm, undisturbed
A synonym for indoctrinate is:
instill
thankful
pleasing
indulgence
An antonym for gratuitous is:
transparent
clear
frugal
important
The goal should be to teach politics, rather than to indoctrinate students in a narrow set of political beliefs.
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The pressure pain threshold was higher after dronabinol treatment than after placebo treatment.
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There is nothing lower on the face of the earth than an ingrate and a snake's belly.
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They're usually so docile, chess players, with their pasty skin, skinny necks, elbow patches and eyeglasses.
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In deference to her strong views and independence, Ames was cremated and her ashes were scattered on Capital Hill.
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A synonym for placid is:
boisterous
shy
peaceful
obnoxious
