WorksheetsRoot Words
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Odd one out!
photosynthesis
photocopy
photogenic
vivisection
Odd one out!
autograph
autonomy
autobiography
bellicose
What does the word 'prescribe' mean?
to say what medical treatment someone should have
to record something written, spoken, or played by writing it down
to change words into a different language
to change completely the character or appearance of something in order to improve it
What does the word 'chronological' mean?
acting or happening in a way that is expected
(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time
following the order in which a series of events happened
If two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other
What does the root 'psych' mean?
love
mind
birth
people
What does the root 'derm' mean?
skin
say
living substance
water
What does the underline word mean?
Amidst scenes of carnage it was more than two hours before Muawad's death was officially announced.
an animal that eats meat
too willing to believe what you are told and so easily deceived
the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war
to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person
What does the underline word mean?
I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate.
to explain something or make something clear
to light something and make it brighter
to move someone or something from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another
to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
The courtyard was full of exotic plants in ________ pots which provide a fiery bright red display.
extraterrestrial
terracotta
territory
invisible
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
The ________ has the power to veto laws passed by the lower house.
spectator
bibliophile
senate
anniversary
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
They often ______ the speed limit by 15 miles an hour. Police chase them right away.
exceed
proceed
preceded
recession
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I ________ her immediately.
incognito
cognition
recognized
innovated
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
Some TV programs are _______ to the growth of adolescents. They might bully or do something bad based on what they have seen.
malfunction
maleficent
malnourished
novice
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
The kidney plays a ________ role in the removal of waste products from the blood. Without it, all humans would die.
somnambulate
vivacious
revive
vital
Choose the word to complete the sentence:
He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very _______ about my problem.
natality
sympathetic
empathy
antipathy
