Jameson D. McCormick was a generous benefactor at the University of Santa Ana, providing several scholarships to incoming freshmen.

What does the root word "bene" mean in "benefactor?"

Her noncommittal response left me wondering if she would be attending the party or not.

What does the root word "non" mean in "noncommittal?"

The teacher encouraged her students to engage in pursuits of philanthropy during the holiday season, so all the elderly townspeople would be cared for.

What does the root word "anthrop" mean in "philanthropy?"

When interviewing for the 7th grade English position at Moody Middle School, Madeline had to show proof of her Virginia teaching credential to the administration panel.

What does the root word "cred" mean in the word "credential?"

The narrator of the story is clearly omniscient, revealing the secrets and feelings of all the characters.

What does the root word "omni" mean in "omniscient?"

Harry is clearly the protagonist in the Harry Potter series.

What does the root word "pro" mean in "protagonist?"

Tim’s voice was barely audible when he whispered his secret in my left ear.

What does the root word "audi" mean in "audible?"

The students in Mrs. Wall’s third period geometry class measured the circumference of the globe hanging from the back corner of the classroom.

What does the root word "circum" mean in the word "circumference?"

Oil and water can be considered a heterogeneous mixture.

What does the root word "hetero" mean in "heterogeneous?"

The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.

What does the root word "jur" mean in "jury?"

My first impulse is to scream when someone shouts, “Boo!”

What does the root word "puls" mean in "impulse?"

The mother tried to pacify the screaming baby with a bottle of warm milk.

What does the root word "pac" mean in "pacify?"

Please place these key events from the Revolutionary War in chronological order.

What does the root word "chron" mean in "chronological?"

The newspaper review of the trendy restaurant contained so much hyperbole, it appeared too good to be true!

What does the root word "hyper" mean in "hyperbole?"