Latin and Greek Roots Quiz

Roots and Their Meanings

• The Latin root "vita" means "life," and it is found in words like "vitamin" and "vital."

• "Demo," a Greek root, means "people" and is seen in "democracy" and "demographic."

• The Greek root "stereo" means "solid" and is used in the word "stereotype."

• The Greek root "ism" means "doctrine" and is seen in words like "capitalism" and "pluralism."

• The Latin root "cogn" means "know" and is seen in words like "recognize" and "incognito."

• The Latin root "sur" means "over" and is present in "surcharge" and "surface."

• "Alter," a Latin root, means "other," which is found in "alternative" and "alter ego."

• "Astr," a Greek root, means "star" and is used in "astronomy" and "astrology."

• The Greek root "dyna" means "power" and is observed in "dynamite" and "dynasty."

• The Greek root "chron" means "time" and is used in "chronological" and "chronic."

• The Greek root "hyper" means "over" and is found in words like "hyperactive" and "hyperventilate."

• "Luna," a Latin root, means "moon" and is found in words like "lunar" and "sublunar."

• "Octa," a Greek root, means "eight" and is seen in words like "octagon" and "octopus."

• The Greek root "gyro" means "turn" and is observed in words like "gyration" and "gyre."

• The Latin root "contra" means "against" and is seen in "contradict" and "contrast."

• The Greek root "geo" means "earth" and is seen in words like "geography" and "geology."

• "Helio," a Greek root, means "sun" and is seen in words like "heliotropic" and "heliograph."

• "Thermo," a Greek root, means "heat" and is found in "thermostat" and "thermos."

• The Greek root "tetra" means "four" and is seen in words like "tetragon" and "tetrameter."

• The Greek root "meter" means "measure" and is found in words like "thermometer" and "millimeter."

• The Greek root "scope" means "look" and is observed in words like "telescope" and "microscope."

• "Son," a Latin root, means "sound" and is present in words like "sonar" and "unison."

• The Greek root "dec" means "ten" and is observed in words like "decade" and "decimal."

• "Stell," a Latin root, means "star" and is present in words like "interstellar" and "constellation."

• "Amat," a Latin root, means "love" and is found in words like "amiable" and "amigo."

Test your knowledge of Latin and Greek roots and their meanings with this engaging quiz. Understand how these roots contribute to words in the English language, enhancing your vocabulary skills. Perfect for students studying language or linguistics!