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Greek & Latin Root Words #1 - mob, mot, mov
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Greek & Latin Root Words #1 - mob, mot, mov

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What does 'automobile' refer to?

  • A luxury train
  • A self-propelled passenger vehicle that moves (correct)
  • A type of bicycle
  • A passenger vehicle that can't move
  • What does 'demote' mean?

    To move down in grade, rank, or status.

    What is 'locomotion'?

    The ability to move from place to place.

    What does 'mobile' mean?

    <p>Capable of moving or being moved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'mobility'.

    <p>The quality or state of being able to move about freely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mobilize' mean?

    <p>To coordinate; to move people or things around for a purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'motion'?

    <p>The act or process of changing place or position; the ability or power to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'motivate' mean?

    <p>To do something that makes a person move into action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'promote'?

    <p>To raise or move to a higher grade, rank or job; to advocate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'removal'.

    <p>The act of moving something away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Root Words: mob, mot, mov

    • "Mob," "mot," and "mov" stem from Latin roots meaning to move.

    Vocabulary Entries

    • Automobile: Refers to a self-propelled vehicle for transporting passengers, commonly known as a car.
    • Demote: A term used to describe the act of lowering someone's grade, rank, or status, often as a consequence of performance.
    • Locomotion: Denotes the capability of moving from one location to another, crucial in fields like biology and robotics.
    • Mobile: Describes objects or individuals that can easily move or be moved; often linked with adaptability.
    • Mobility: The characteristic that allows for free movement; important in contexts like transport, urban planning, and healthcare.
    • Mobilize: Involves organizing and activating resources or people for a specific purpose, often seen in military or community contexts.
    • Motion: The process or act of changing position; fundamental in physics, describing an object’s movement.
    • Motivate: Refers to the act of encouraging or inspiring someone to take action; plays a key role in education and psychology.
    • Promote: Involves elevating someone to a higher status or position; also means to advocate for ideas, products, or causes.
    • Removal: The action of taking something away; significant in logistics, cleaning, and environmental science.

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    Explore the meanings of words derived from the roots mob, mot, and mov with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents a word along with its definition to help reinforce your understanding of these common prefixes. Perfect for improving vocabulary and word recognition.

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