WorksheetsGreek and Latin Roots UNIT 5 Head to Toe
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
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to attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc.
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
The magician can easily _______ the crowd with his amazing tricks.
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
The weather report is stating a 90% chance of _________ tomorrow so we will need to reschedule our picnic
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
to stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that an enemy or opponent has won
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
I don't like to argue so I will often _______ just to avoid further conflict.
captivate
precipitation
capitulate
Doing or involving hard physical work; of or relating to using the hands; operated or controlled with the hands or by a person
manual
manipulate
manuscript
In a car with a ________ transmission, the driver must shift gears with his hands, all while steering and operating the breaks.
manual
manipulate
manuscript
to move or control something with your hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way
manual
manipulate
manuscript
maneuver
The baby is learning to ______ objects, like blocks, with her hands
manual
manipulate
manuscript
maneuver
the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed
manual
manipulate
manuscript
maneuver
I sent my ____________ to countless publishers, hoping to get a book deal.
manipulate
manual
manuscript
maneuver
clever or skillful action or movement
manual
manipulate
manuscript
maneuver
Through a series of legal _____________(s), the lawyer kept her client out of jail.
manual
manipulate
manuscript
maneuver
A person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc.
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
A heavy barrier was built along the busy street to protect the _______ walking by from cars that might swerve off the road.
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
To slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
He hoped his lack of education would not ________ his success.
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
The base of a column or other tall object; used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
She had placed her father on a ________ for her entire life; he was perfect and never did anything wrong.
pedestrian
impede
pedestal
