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What does 'bicentennial' relate to?
What does 'bicentennial' relate to?
- 100 years
- 50 years
- 10 years
- 200 years (correct)
What is the muscle in the front part of the upper arm that bends the forearm?
What is the muscle in the front part of the upper arm that bends the forearm?
Biceps
What type of tooth is referred to as 'bicuspid'?
What type of tooth is referred to as 'bicuspid'?
Double-pointed premolars
What is a lightweight vehicle with 2 wheels propelled by pedals called?
What is a lightweight vehicle with 2 wheels propelled by pedals called?
Bifocal lenses have two ___ for different vision needs.
Bifocal lenses have two ___ for different vision needs.
Bigamy is legal in most countries.
Bigamy is legal in most countries.
What does it mean to be bilingual?
What does it mean to be bilingual?
What are binoculars?
What are binoculars?
What is a biped?
What is a biped?
What is the definition of dialogue?
What is the definition of dialogue?
What does it mean to dissect?
What does it mean to dissect?
What is a duel?
What is a duel?
What is a duet?
What is a duet?
What does duplex mean?
What does duplex mean?
What is a duplicate?
What is a duplicate?
What is duplicity?
What is duplicity?
Study Notes
Bi Root Words
- Bicentennial: Relates to a span of 200 years; marks a 200th anniversary; occurs every 200 years.
- Biceps: Muscle located in the upper arm; responsible for bending the forearm.
- Bicuspid: Type of tooth with two pointed cusps; functions in tearing and grinding food.
- Bicycle: Light vehicle with a metal frame, two wheels arranged in a line, handlebars for steering, pedals for propulsion.
Di Root Words
- Bifocal: Refers to having two focal points; lenses designed with distinct sections for distant and near vision; commonly associated with glasses.
- Bigamy: The act of being married to two spouses simultaneously; often illegal in many jurisdictions.
- Bilingual: The ability to speak and understand two languages fluently; can also describe texts written in two languages.
- Binoculars: Optical device designed for use with both eyes; combines two telescopes for simultaneous viewing, used in activities like bird watching.
Du Root Words
- Biped: Refers to any animal that moves using two feet.
- Dialogue: A conversation involving two or more individuals; a literary device utilized in plays, novels, or stories; facilitates the exchange of views.
- Dissect: To cut apart for examination or study; also means to analyze or critique in detail.
- Duel: A formalized combat between two armed individuals; can also refer to any contest between two opponents.
- Duet: A musical composition performed by two singers or instrumentalists; involves collaboration between two performers.
- Duplex: Pertains to something having two parts; describes a home designed for two families or a multi-level apartment.
- Duplicate: An exact copy; the process of creating a replica or to repeat something precisely.
- Duplicity: Involves deceit; acting in a secretive manner while publicly portraying a different persona.
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Test your knowledge of root words starting with 'bi', 'di', and 'du'. This quiz includes definitions and examples for each term, enhancing your vocabulary in a fun way. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their understanding of these common prefixes.
