Rupt Root Word Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'abrupt' mean?

Evil; dishonest

Sudden; unexpected (correct)

To cause confusion

To explode

What does 'bankrupt' mean?

To be out of money; financially ruined

Define 'corrupt'.

Evil; dishonest; to break away from honesty

What does 'corruptible' mean?

Able to be influenced into doing something that breaks the rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'disrupt'?

To break up; to cause confusion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'disruption' refer to?

Something that breaks someone's concentration Signup and view all the answers

Define 'erupt'.

To explode; to break out with force Signup and view all the answers

What does 'interrupt' mean?

To break into someone's conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'interruption'?

Something that breaks up what you were doing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rupture' mean?

To burst or break open (usually a body part) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rupt Root Word Study Notes

Abrupt: Describes something that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, indicating a break from the anticipated flow or situation.
Bankrupt: Refers to a state of financial ruin, signifying the complete lack of funds. The term originates from the phrase "break the bank."
Corrupt: Indicates a moral decline characterized by dishonest behavior, highlighting a break away from integrity and ethics.
Corruptible: Describes individuals or entities that can be swayed or influenced towards unethical behavior, suggesting they can deteriorate morally.
Disrupt: Means to break the normal flow of something, causing interruption or confusion in processes or events.
Disruption: Refers to an event or circumstance that breaks concentration or focus, often leading to annoyance or distraction.
Erupt: Means to explode or break out forcibly, commonly used in the context of a volcano or a sudden release of energy.
Interrupt: Defined as breaking into a conversation or activity, often causing a pause or a halt in the flow of dialogue.
Interruption: A term for an unplanned event that disrupts ongoing activities, resulting in a break from the original task at hand.
Rupture: Describes a physical break or burst, particularly in reference to body parts, indicating a serious condition or injury.

Description

Explore the meanings of words derived from the root 'rupt', which means 'break'. This quiz features flashcards for terms like 'abrupt', 'bankrupt', and 'corrupt', illustrating how the notion of breaking is integrated into their definitions. Perfect for vocabulary enhancement!