Root Words: Ject Flashcards
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What does the root word 'ject' mean?

  • To touch
  • To throw (correct)
  • To look
  • To run

    • What does 'dejected' mean?

    To feel thrown down

    What does 'eject' mean?

    To throw out

    What is 'injection'?

    <p>To throw medicine into the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'interjection'?

    <p>A word thrown into a conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'jettison' mean?

    <p>To throw goods out of plane or ship to make lighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'projectile'?

    <p>To throw into the air with great force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'projector'?

    <p>An object that throws an image on the wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'subject' mean in a specific context?

    <p>To throw oneself under another's rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reject' mean?

    <p>To throw out because it is defective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'objectivity'?

    <p>To throw your thoughts/opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'trajectory' refer to?

    <p>A curved path of something thrown into space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'rejection'?

    <p>Process of throwing something out because it is defective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Root Word: ject

    • Originates from Latin, meaning "to throw."

    Vocabulary Derived from ject

    • Dejected

      • Meaning: To feel thrown down emotionally or demoralized.

    • Eject

      • Meaning: To forcibly throw out an object or person.

    • Injection

      • Meaning: The process of throwing a substance, typically medicine, into the body using a syringe.

    • Interjection

      • Meaning: A word that is thrown into discourse, often expressing emotion like surprise or excitement.

    • Jettison

      • Meaning: The act of throwing overboard goods from a plane or ship to lighten its load.

    • Projectile

      • Meaning: An object that is thrown into the air with significant speed and force.

    • Projector

      • Meaning: A device that throws images or videos onto a surface such as a screen or wall.

    • Subject

      • Meaning: To throw oneself under the authority or control of another.

    • Reject

      • Meaning: To throw out or dismiss due to defects or not meeting standards.

    • Objectivity

      • Meaning: The quality of being impartial, often requiring the throwing aside of personal opinions or biases.

    • Trajectory

      • Meaning: The curved path that an object follows when thrown into space, influenced by gravity and other forces.

    • Rejection

      • Meaning: The process or act of throwing something out due to its perceived faults or deficiencies.

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    Discover the meanings of words derived from the root 'ject'. This quiz features definitions and examples for words like 'dejected', 'eject', and 'injection'. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of English language roots.

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