Greek & Latin Root Words #1

Questions and Answers

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?

Capable of moving or being moved. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'mobility'.

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

What does 'mobilize' mean?

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

What is 'motion'?

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

What does 'motivate' mean?

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

What is the meaning of 'promote'?

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

Define 'removal'.

The act of moving something away. 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.

Description

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.