Acro Root Words Flashcards
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Acro Root Words Flashcards

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What is an acrobat?

  • A word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name
  • An athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination (correct)
  • A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city
  • A fear of great heights
  • What does acrophobia mean?

    A morbid fear of great heights

    An ______ is a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name.

    acronym

    What is an acropolis?

    <p>A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'acro' refer to?

    <p>High, tip, top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acro Root Words

    • Acrobat:

      • A skilled athlete known for performing acts that require a high level of agility and coordination.
    • Acrophobia:

      • An intense, irrational fear of heights, classified as a specific phobia that can lead to anxiety in elevated places.
    • Acronym:

      • A type of abbreviation formed by taking the initial letters of a series of words to create a new term (e.g., G.O.A.T. for "Greatest of All Time," I.D.K. for "I Don’t Know").
    • Acropolis:

      • A significant historical structure, typically a fortified hilltop found in ancient Greek cities, used for defense and as a place of worship.
    • Acro:

      • A prefix meaning high, tip, or top, often used in terms related to height or elevation.

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    Test your knowledge of root words with 'acro' in this engaging flashcard quiz. Learn the meanings of various terms derived from this root and expand your vocabulary. Ideal for students looking to strengthen their understanding of language roots.

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