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English 8 - Greek and Latin - Unit 11

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

pyr-

a)

fire

b)

to see

c)

through

d)

of or belonging to; characterized by

2.

scope-

a)

fire

b)

to see

c)

through

d)

of or belonging to; characterized by

3.

per-

a)

fire

b)

to see

c)

through

d)

of or belonging to; characterized by

4.

-ish

a)

fire

b)

to see

c)

through

d)

of or belonging to; characterized by

5.

-ity

a)

state or quality of being

b)

fire

c)

to see

d)

through

6.

An irresistible impulse to start fires

a)

pyromania

b)

pyrotechnics

c)

pyrometer

d)

microscope

7.

A display of fireworks

a)

pyromania

b)

pyrotechnics

c)

pyrometer

d)

microscope

8.

An instrument for measuring temperatures especially when beyond the range of mercurial thermometers

a)

pyromania

b)

pyrotechnics

c)

pyrometer

d)

microscope

9.

An instrument with one or more lenses used to help a person to see something very small by making it appear larger

a)

pyromania

b)

pyrotechnics

c)

pyrometer

d)

microscope

10.

Advice and future predictions based on the date of a person's birth and the positions of the stars and planets

a)

horoscope

b)

telescope

c)

impervious

d)

perceive

11.

A piece of equipment shaped like a long tube that has lenses for viewing objects at a distance and especially for observing objects in outer space

a)

horoscope

b)

telescope

c)

impervious

d)

perceive

12.

Not bothered or affected by something

a)

horoscope

b)

telescope

c)

impervious

d)

perceive

13.

To become aware of through the senses and especially through sight

a)

horoscope

b)

telescope

c)

impervious

d)

perceive

14.

To spread throughout

a)

permeate

b)

selfish

c)

squeamish

d)

childish

15.

Taking care of only your own needs and feelings without thought for others

a)

permeate

b)

selfish

c)

squeamish

d)

childish

16.

Easily shocked, offended, or disgusted by unpleasant things

a)

permeate

b)

selfish

c)

squeamish

d)

childish

17.

Showing the less pleasing qualities (as silliness) often thought to be those of children

a)

permeate

b)

selfish

c)

squeamish

d)

childish

18.

Something that is not usual, expected, or normal

a)

abnormality

b)

gravity

c)

necessity

d)

childish

19.

The condition of being grave or serious

a)

abnormality

b)

gravity

c)

necessity

d)

childish

20.

The quality or state of being necessary

a)

abnormality

b)

gravity

c)

necessity

d)

childish

21.

spec, spect

a)

to see, look at, behold

b)

before

c)

make; cause to be; subject to

d)

small

22.

pre-

a)

to see, look at, behold

b)

before

c)

make; cause to be; subject to

d)

small

23.

-ize

a)

to see, look at, behold

b)

before

c)

make; cause to be; subject to

d)

small

24.

-let

a)

to see, look at, behold

b)

before

c)

make; cause to be; subject to

d)

small

25.

-tude

a)

state or quality of being

b)

before

c)

make; cause to be; subject to

d)

small

26.

To form opinions about something without having the necessary information or facts

a)

speculate

b)

retrospect

c)

perspective

d)

prejudice

27.

To look back in thought; refer back

a)

speculate

b)

retrospect

c)

perspective

d)

prejudice

28.

To look back in thought; refer back

a)

speculate

b)

retrospect

c)

perspective

d)

prejudice

29.

The way in which a person “sees” through or interprets the world

a)

speculate

b)

retrospect

c)

perspective

d)

prejudice

30.

A feeling of unfair dislike directed against an individual or a group because of some characteristic (as race or religion)

a)

speculate

b)

retrospect

c)

perspective

d)

prejudice

31.

Not done or experienced before

a)

unprecedented

b)

precaution

c)

ostracize

d)

mesmerize

32.

A measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good

a)

unprecedented

b)

precaution

c)

ostracize

d)

mesmerize

33.

To not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group

a)

unprecedented

b)

precaution

c)

ostracize

d)

mesmerize

34.

To hold the complete attention of

a)

unprecedented

b)

precaution

c)

ostracize

d)

mesmerize

35.

To treat others in a manner that shows you consider yourself to be better or more important than they are

a)

patronize

b)

droplet

c)

amulet

d)

niblet

36.

A very small drop of liquid

a)

patronize

b)

droplet

c)

amulet

d)

niblet

37.

A small object worn as a charm against evil

a)

patronize

b)

droplet

c)

amulet

d)

niblet

38.

A small piece of something, especially snackfood

a)

patronize

b)

droplet

c)

amulet

d)

niblet

39.

A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

a)

gratitude

b)

fortitude

c)

aptitude

d)

niblet

40.

Determination or lasting courage to endure hardship or difficulty over an extended period of time

a)

gratitude

b)

fortitude

c)

aptitude

d)

niblet

41.

A natural ability to do something or to learn something

a)

gratitude

b)

fortitude

c)

aptitude

d)

niblet

42.

techn-

a)

art; skill

b)

back; again

c)

half; partly

d)

study or theory of

43.

re-

a)

art; skill

b)

back; again

c)

half; partly

d)

study or theory of

44.

semi-

a)

art; skill

b)

back; again

c)

half; partly

d)

study or theory of

45.

-logy

a)

art; skill

b)

back; again

c)

half; partly

d)

study or theory of

46.

-ly

a)

like; characteristic of

b)

back; again

c)

half; partly

d)

study or theory of

47.

A way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill

a)

technique

b)

technically

c)

technophile

d)

redundant

48.

According to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc.

a)

technique

b)

technically

c)

technophile

d)

redundant

49.

An enthusiast of technology

a)

technique

b)

technically

c)

technophile

d)

redundant

50.

More than what is usual or necessary, esp. using extra words that mean the same thing

a)

technique

b)

technically

c)

technophile

d)

redundant

51.

To make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful

a)

reassure

b)

reiterate

c)

semifinal

d)

semiannual

52.

To repeat something you have already said in order to emphasize it

a)

reassure

b)

reiterate

c)

semifinal

d)

semiannual

53.

A match or game coming before the final round in a tournament

a)

reassure

b)

reiterate

c)

semifinal

d)

semiannual

54.

Occurring every six months or twice a year

a)

reassure

b)

reiterate

c)

semifinal

d)

semiannual

55.

Not publicly announced but widely known nevertheless

a)

semisecret

b)

technology

c)

anthropology

d)

morphology

56.

The use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems

a)

semisecret

b)

technology

c)

anthropology

d)

morphology

57.

A science that studies people and especially their history, development, distribution and culture

a)

semisecret

b)

technology

c)

anthropology

d)

morphology

58.

A science that studies people and especially their history, development, The study of words, how they are formed, and their relationship to other words in the same language

a)

semisecret

b)

technology

c)

anthropology

d)

morphology

59.

In an adamant manner:: with great insistence or determination

a)

adamantly

b)

unseemly

c)

hastily

d)

morphology

60.

Not proper or appropriate for the situation: not seemly

a)

adamantly

b)

unseemly

c)

hastily

d)

morphology

61.

In haste : hurriedly

a)

adamantly

b)

unseemly

c)

hastily

d)

morphology

62.

therm-

a)

heat

b)

over

c)

across; beyond

d)

action or process

63.

super-

a)

heat

b)

over

c)

across; beyond

d)

action or process

64.

trans-

a)

heat

b)

over

c)

across; beyond

d)

action or process

65.

trans-

a)

heat

b)

over

c)

across, beyond

d)

action or process

66.

-ment

a)

heat

b)

over

c)

across, beyond

d)

action or process

67.

-or

a)

one who

b)

over

c)

across, beyond

d)

action or process

68.

A device that automatically controls temperature

a)

thermostat

b)

thermodynamics

c)

thermal

d)

superior

69.

A science that deals with the action of heat and related forms of energy

a)

thermostat

b)

thermodynamics

c)

thermal

d)

superior

70.

Of, relating to, or caused by heat

a)

thermostat

b)

thermodynamics

c)

thermal

d)

superior

71.

Above average in quality; excellent

a)

thermostat

b)

thermodynamics

c)

thermal

d)

superior

72.

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance

a)

superstition

b)

superficial

c)

transfer

d)

translate

73.

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance

a)

superstition

b)

superficial

c)

transfer

d)

translate

74.

To move (someone or something) from one place to another

a)

superstition

b)

superficial

c)

transfer

d)

translate

75.

o change words from one language into another language

a)

superstition

b)

superficial

c)

transfer

d)

translate

76.

A violation of a command or law

a)

transgression

b)

implement

c)

involvement

d)

acknowledgement

77.

To put into action or use

a)

transgression

b)

implement

c)

involvement

d)

acknowledgement

78.

The act or an instance of involving someone or something

a)

transgression

b)

implement

c)

involvement

d)

acknowledgement

79.

n act of admitting the truth or existence of

a)

transgression

b)

implement

c)

involvement

d)

acknowledgement

80.

Well-known or famous especially for something bad

a)

notorius

b)

curator

c)

instigator

d)

acknowledgement

81.

A person who causes something to happen, especially something bad

a)

notorius

b)

curator

c)

instigator

d)

acknowledgement

82.

vac-

a)

empty

b)

not

c)

state or quality of being

d)

roll

83.

un-

a)

empty

b)

not

c)

state or quality of being

d)

roll

84.

-ship

a)

empty

b)

not

c)

state or quality of being

d)

roll

85.

-volve-

a)

empty

b)

not

c)

state or quality of being

d)

roll

86.

se-

a)

apart

b)

not

c)

state or quality of being

d)

roll

87.

To leave or cause to leave a place of danger

a)

evacuate

b)

vacate

c)

vacuous

d)

unintentional

88.

To leave empty or not used

a)

evacuate

b)

vacate

c)

vacuous

d)

unintentional

89.

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

a)

evacuate

b)

vacate

c)

vacuous

d)

unintentional

90.

Not done on purpose

a)

evacuate

b)

vacate

c)

vacuous

d)

unintentional

91.

Not exactly known or decided on

a)

uncertain

b)

unavoidable

c)

censorship

d)

friendship

92.

Not preventable

a)

uncertain

b)

unavoidable

c)

censorship

d)

friendship

93.

The system or practice of examining writings or movies and taking out things considered offensive or immoral

a)

uncertain

b)

unavoidable

c)

censorship

d)

friendship

94.

The state of being friends

a)

uncertain

b)

unavoidable

c)

censorship

d)

friendship

95.

Something that causes pain, suffering, or loss

a)

hardship

b)

involve

c)

revolve

d)

evolve

96.

To have or include (someone or something) as a part of something

a)

hardship

b)

involve

c)

revolve

d)

evolve

97.

To move in an orbit

a)

hardship

b)

involve

c)

revolve

d)

evolve

98.

To change or develop gradually

a)

hardship

b)

involve

c)

revolve

d)

evolve

99.

Protected from danger or harm

a)

secure

b)

seclude

c)

secede

d)

evolve

100.

To keep someone apart from other people

a)

secure

b)

seclude

c)

secede

d)

evolve

101.

To separate from a nation or state and become independent

a)

secure

b)

seclude

c)

secede

d)

evolve