Root Words: Ject Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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'?

To throw medicine into the body Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'interjection'?

A word thrown into a conversation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jettison' mean?

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

What is a 'projectile'?

To throw into the air with great force Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'projector'?

An object that throws an image on the wall Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subject' mean in a specific context?

To throw oneself under another's rule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reject' mean?

To throw out because it is defective Signup and view all the answers

What is 'objectivity'?

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

What does 'trajectory' refer to?

A curved path of something thrown into space Signup and view all the answers

What is 'rejection'?

Process of throwing something out because it is defective 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.

Description

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.