Another word for pedestal is

A form of government that is bicameral has _______ divisions.

Identify the meaning of the root word underlined in the word dictionary.

I confess that my friend, Mark Prichard, carried the heavy pack. We followed a stream thickly bordered by laurel and rhododendron. The sky was generally clear, though scattered clouds hung low about the mountaintops and in the valleys. We saw forests dusted white with snow. They reminded me of a picture book scene of Bavaria or the Black Forest. The higher we climbed, the colder it became. As we passed under a rocky outcrop, the tree limbs glistened with icicles. Now and then they broke loose with thundering pops. We made it to the mountaintop and huddled all night in the old stone shelter. The shelter was built for summer use and was downright breezy in winter. Looking back, I realize it was well worth the effort. I was glad we had taken the precaution to dress warmly.

In the passage, precaution means

Others followed in the 1800s, living in isolation, moving into the subvalleys, along creek branches and up the steep hillsides to scrabble for a hard living.

In the passage, the word subvalleys means

Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined in the word rebate.

When the snow froze over into ice, it caused quite the catastrophe for the parking lot. The ice was so heavy, it caused the branches to break from the trees and onto the parked cars. In addition to the broken windshields, the floor to the lot was covered in debris and other particles. This was abnormal weather for this time of the year.

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word abnormal in the passage above?

Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.

Phillip was surprised that the driver's name was audible over the train's noise.

What does the word audible mean in the sentence above?

A doctor must write a note for the pharmacist before you can purchase certain types of medicine. What is this note called?

Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.

We knew Francis was malcontent when he said he wanted to be left alone.

What does the word malcontent mean in the sentence above?

Tennessee's caves form a topography of sinkholes, sinking streams, underground drainage, and springs.

In the passage, topography most likely has to do with

"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men . . . you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." -- James Madison

Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined within the following word: oblige.

"Travel is glamorous only in retrospect." -- Paul Theroux

Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined within the following word: retrospect.

Several children helped pick up litter off the sidewalk as part of an after-school project. Although their intentions were appreciated, stuffing only one trash can to the top proved to be a misguided effort. A strong wind came along and scattered the trash everywhere.

In the passage, the word misguided means

It is customary for people in Japan to remove their shoes before entering a room in someone's house. When Dolly came back from Japan, she decided to adopt this custom. She now asks people who visit her to please remove their shoes before entering as a sign of respect and politeness.

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word customary in the passage above?

Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined in the word mutation.

The word manuscript contains the root word script with the prefix manu-. What is the definition of manuscript?

Devon is the oldest, and he knows what it's like to be the big brother. As the patriarch of his family, Devon's father would go out of town to work and provide for his family, so Devon decided to help out more around the house.

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word patriarch in the passage above?

Identify the meaning of the suffix underlined in the word condensation.