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Which word's meaning is most closely related to the root vert or vers?
Which word's meaning is most closely related to the root vert or vers?
- Gravity
- Inverse (correct)
- Vocal
- Agitate
A historian is creating documentation for an upcoming exhibit. Based on your understanding of the root doc, what would this documentation primarily involve?
A historian is creating documentation for an upcoming exhibit. Based on your understanding of the root doc, what would this documentation primarily involve?
- Displaying artifacts in a visually appealing manner.
- Securing funding and support for the exhibit.
- Promoting the exhibit through various media channels.
- Teaching and informing visitors about the historical context. (correct)
Which of the following words best describes someone actively advocating for a cause?
Which of the following words best describes someone actively advocating for a cause?
- Supportive (correct)
- Silent
- Neutral
- Dismissive
"The weight of the decision was grave." In this context, what does grave most likely mean?
"The weight of the decision was grave." In this context, what does grave most likely mean?
A software company releases a new version of its operating system. What does 'version' imply about the new release?
A software company releases a new version of its operating system. What does 'version' imply about the new release?
Which of the following professions would most likely require someone to be docile?
Which of the following professions would most likely require someone to be docile?
A chef decides to invert a cake onto a serving plate. What action is the chef performing?
A chef decides to invert a cake onto a serving plate. What action is the chef performing?
Which action demonstrates someone is feeling resentment?
Which action demonstrates someone is feeling resentment?
If someone describes a building as lofty, what characteristic are they emphasizing?
If someone describes a building as lofty, what characteristic are they emphasizing?
Which scenario exemplifies a civic responsibility?
Which scenario exemplifies a civic responsibility?
Flashcards
Advocate
Advocate
To support or speak in favor of something.
Documentation
Documentation
The process of recording information, like teaching with records.
Resent
Resent
To feel bitterness or anger towards something.
Aggravate
Aggravate
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Grave
Grave
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Revoke
Revoke
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Version
Version
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Docile
Docile
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Invert
Invert
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Inquisitive
Inquisitive
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Study Notes
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Root words are components of words that carry core meanings.
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Example words include "document," "sentimental," "advocate," "grave," and "convert."
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Prefixes and suffixes alter the root word's meaning.
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"Document" (doc - teach) means a written record providing information.
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"Sentimental" (sent - feel) means strongly emotional or nostalgic.
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"Advocate" (voc - call, voice) means someone who speaks in favor of something.
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"Grave" (grav - heavy) is the burial place for a body.
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"Convert" (vert/vers - turn) means to change into a different form or belief.
Roots
- doc: teach
- sent: feel
- voc: call, voice
- grav: heavy
- vert/vers: turn
Vocabulary
- Advocate: To support a cause.
- Documentation: Recording information.
- Resent: To feel bitterness.
- Sentimental: Emotionally nostalgic.
- Aggravate: To make something worse.
- Grave: Burial location.
- Revoke: To cancel.
- Version: A variation of something.
- Docile: Easy to teach.
- Invert: To turn upside down.
Suffix Meanings
- able: capable of
- al: relating to
- ic: relating to
- ive: tending to
- y: having the character of
Vocabulary Meanings
- Despicable: Very bad, capable of hate.
- Lamentable: Regrettable, capable of sadness.
- Lofty: Very high or grand.
- Civic: Related to a city or community.
- Inquisitive: Curious, eager to learn.
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