Root Word 'sci' Flashcards
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What does the word 'conscience' mean?

  • Diligent and careful
  • Sense of right and wrong (correct)
  • Awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
  • All-knowing
  • What does 'conscientious' mean?

    Diligent and careful

    What does 'conscious' mean?

    Awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings

    What does 'nescient' mean?

    <p>Lacking knowledge; ignorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'omniscient' mean?

    <p>All-knowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'prescience' mean?

    <p>Knowledge of events or actions before they happen; foresight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'science'?

    <p>A way of learning about the natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'scientific' mean?

    <p>Based on proven facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'scientist'?

    <p>A person having expert knowledge in science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Root Word "sci" Meaning "To Know"

    • Conscience refers to an individual’s internal sense of right and wrong, guiding moral decisions.
    • Conscientious individuals are characterized by their diligence and carefulness in their actions and responsibilities.
    • Being conscious implies a state of awareness, alertness, and familiarity with one's environment.
    • Nescient describes a condition of lacking knowledge or being ignorant of certain information.
    • Omniscient means possessing complete and unlimited knowledge; often used to describe a god-like awareness.
    • Prescience is the ability to know or anticipate events before they occur, commonly associated with foresight.
    • Science is defined as a systematic way of investigating and understanding the natural world through observation and experimentation.
    • Scientific methods are grounded in proven facts, emphasizing verification and testing of hypotheses.
    • A scientist is an expert in any field of science, engaged in research, experimentation, and the development of knowledge.

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    Explore the root word 'sci,' meaning 'to know,' through a series of flashcards. Each card provides a vocabulary word, its definition, and context related to knowledge and awareness. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of related terms.

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