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A paleontologist unearths a new specimen. Considering the roots, which field of study would this discovery MOST likely contribute to?
A paleontologist unearths a new specimen. Considering the roots, which field of study would this discovery MOST likely contribute to?
- The study of the Earth's surface features and their relationships to ancient civilizations.
- The study of the properties and uses of various types of rock formations from the past.
- The study of prehistoric fungi and their impact on early ecosystems.
- The study of ancient life forms and their evolution over geological time. (correct)
A doctor diagnoses a patient with bradycardia. What does this condition MOST likely indicate about the patient's health?
A doctor diagnoses a patient with bradycardia. What does this condition MOST likely indicate about the patient's health?
- A structural defect in the heart, causing irregular blood flow.
- An abnormally rapid heart rate, requiring immediate intervention.
- An inflammation of the heart muscles, leading to chest pain and discomfort.
- An abnormally slow heart rate, which may require further evaluation. (correct)
If someone is described as a polyglot, which skill do they MOST likely possess?
If someone is described as a polyglot, which skill do they MOST likely possess?
- The ability to solve complex mathematical problems quickly.
- The ability to create beautiful and intricate works of art.
- The ability to speak and understand multiple languages fluently. (correct)
- The ability to remember and recall vast amounts of information accurately.
During a therapy session, a patient recalls a repressed memory with great difficulty. Which term BEST describes the nature of this memory?
During a therapy session, a patient recalls a repressed memory with great difficulty. Which term BEST describes the nature of this memory?
An engineer is tasked with designing a workspace that minimizes physical strain on workers. Which field of study should they consult?
An engineer is tasked with designing a workspace that minimizes physical strain on workers. Which field of study should they consult?
A geologist finds a large, single standing rock formation in a remote area. Which term BEST describes this geological feature?
A geologist finds a large, single standing rock formation in a remote area. Which term BEST describes this geological feature?
Which medical professional specializes in correcting misalignments of the teeth and jaws?
Which medical professional specializes in correcting misalignments of the teeth and jaws?
Which term BEST describes the study of how land is shaped and its various physical features?
Which term BEST describes the study of how land is shaped and its various physical features?
Which of the following astronomical models places the sun at the center of the solar system?
Which of the following astronomical models places the sun at the center of the solar system?
What is the MOST likely subject of study in mycology?
What is the MOST likely subject of study in mycology?
What does the term 'isometric' MOST accurately describe?
What does the term 'isometric' MOST accurately describe?
Which word describes a situation where something has been turned completely to stone?
Which word describes a situation where something has been turned completely to stone?
If someone donates an organ after their death, which branch of study would be MOST concerned with the ethical implications of this action?
If someone donates an organ after their death, which branch of study would be MOST concerned with the ethical implications of this action?
Which animal's name literally translates to 'nose horn'?
Which animal's name literally translates to 'nose horn'?
Thinking about the function of the barometer, which units of measurement would it use?
Thinking about the function of the barometer, which units of measurement would it use?
What might be described as a 'total disaster, something that completely falls apart'?
What might be described as a 'total disaster, something that completely falls apart'?
A biologist is studying amphibians. What characteristic are they MOST likely focusing on?
A biologist is studying amphibians. What characteristic are they MOST likely focusing on?
Consider the term 'arboretum.' What would one MOST likely find there?
Consider the term 'arboretum.' What would one MOST likely find there?
If someone mentions 'aviation,' to which mode of transportation are they MOST likely referring?
If someone mentions 'aviation,' to which mode of transportation are they MOST likely referring?
Considering the root 'celer,' which of the following words suggests increased motion?
Considering the root 'celer,' which of the following words suggests increased motion?
A video is being edited post-production. What would give the video 'clarity'?
A video is being edited post-production. What would give the video 'clarity'?
An outdoor gear company advertises its new line of camping equipment as 'durable'. What quality are they trying to emphasize?
An outdoor gear company advertises its new line of camping equipment as 'durable'. What quality are they trying to emphasize?
In what context might the word 'error' be used?
In what context might the word 'error' be used?
What quality does someone possess if they demonstrate a high degree of 'fidelity'?
What quality does someone possess if they demonstrate a high degree of 'fidelity'?
What act MOST closely resembles the meaning of the root 'fus'?
What act MOST closely resembles the meaning of the root 'fus'?
Which sensation is MOST closely related to the root 'gust'?
Which sensation is MOST closely related to the root 'gust'?
If someone is described as an 'herbivore,' what does their diet primarily consist of?
If someone is described as an 'herbivore,' what does their diet primarily consist of?
What is MOST likely happening when someone experiences an 'illusion'?
What is MOST likely happening when someone experiences an 'illusion'?
If a shirt is described as a 'medium,' what size is it MOST likely to be?
If a shirt is described as a 'medium,' what size is it MOST likely to be?
A teacher says to a student: 'Don't cheat on the exam'. How could you describe this in a single word using one of the vocabulary roots?
A teacher says to a student: 'Don't cheat on the exam'. How could you describe this in a single word using one of the vocabulary roots?
What does it mean to be 'native' to a certain place?
What does it mean to be 'native' to a certain place?
Which of the following locations would MOST likely be considered a 'sanctuary'?
Which of the following locations would MOST likely be considered a 'sanctuary'?
What kind of atmospheric conditions matches this description: 'Turbulent'?
What kind of atmospheric conditions matches this description: 'Turbulent'?
Which action BEST exemplifies the meaning of 'revolve'?
Which action BEST exemplifies the meaning of 'revolve'?
An archaeologist discovers pottery shards at an excavation site. Based on the roots discussed, what is the MOST relevant field of study for dating these artifacts?
An archaeologist discovers pottery shards at an excavation site. Based on the roots discussed, what is the MOST relevant field of study for dating these artifacts?
A synonym is a word that has a similar...
A synonym is a word that has a similar...
How much heat energy do these have in common: calorie and calori-?
How much heat energy do these have in common: calorie and calori-?
What is an antonym of 'accelerate'?
What is an antonym of 'accelerate'?
If someone is hiking and finds a hollow space in a rock, what might they call it?
If someone is hiking and finds a hollow space in a rock, what might they call it?
Flashcards
Archae
Archae
Ancient, primitive.
Baro
Baro
Pressure, weight.
Brady
Brady
Slow.
Calli
Calli
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Cath
Cath
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Crypto
Crypto
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Dactyl
Dactyl
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Erg
Erg
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Glotto
Glotto
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Helio
Helio
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Iso
Iso
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Lith
Lith
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Myco
Myco
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Onym
Onym
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Ortho
Ortho
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Paleo
Paleo
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Petri
Petri
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Rhino
Rhino
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Thanato
Thanato
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Topo
Topo
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Amphi
Amphi
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Arbor
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Avis
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Calori
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Cav
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Celer
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Clar
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Dur
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Err
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Fid
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Fus
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Gust
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Herb
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Lud/Lus
Lud/Lus
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Medi
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Mon
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Nat
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Sanct
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Turb
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Volv/Volut
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Study Notes
Greek Root Words
- Archae means ancient or primitive.
- Think of "archaeology," the study of ancient things.
- Baro means pressure or weight.
- A "barometer" measures air pressure.
- Brady means slow. -"Bradycardia" means a slow heart rate.
- Calli means beautiful.
- "Calligraphy" is beautiful writing.
- Cath means down or completely.
- "Catastrophe" is total disaster, something that completely falls apart.
- Crypto means hidden or secret.
- “Cryptic” messages are hard to understand, like a secret code.
- Dactyl means finger or toe.
- "Pterodactyl" means "winged finger," describing the flying dinosaur.
- Erg means work.
- "Ergonomics" is about making work easier.
- Glotto means tongue or language.
- "Polyglot" means someone who speaks many languages.
- Helio means sun.
- "Heliocentric" means sun-centered, like the solar system.
- Iso means equal.
- "Isometric" means equal measurements.
- Lith means stone.
- "Monolith" is one big stone.
- Myco means fungus.
- "Mycology" is the study of fungi.
- Onym means name.
- "Synonym" means words with similar names/meanings.
- Ortho means straight or correct.
- "Orthodontist" straightens teeth.
- Paleo means old or ancient.
- "Paleontology" is the study of ancient fossils.
- Petri means rock.
- "Petrified wood" is wood turned into stone.
- Rhino means nose.
- "Rhinoceros" literally means "nose horn."
- Thanato means death.
- "Euthanasia" means mercy killing, related to death.
- Topo means place.
- "Topography" is the study of land and places.
Latin Root Words
- Amphi means both or around.
- "Amphibians" live both in water and on land.
- Arbor means tree.
- "Arboretum" is a place with lots of trees.
- Avis means bird.
- "Aviation" refers to flying, like birds.
- Calori means heat.
- "Calories" measure heat energy in food.
- Cav means hollow.
- "Cave" is a hollow space in rock.
- Celer means swift.
- "Accelerate" means to speed up.
- Clar means clear.
- "Clarity" means clearness.
- Dur means hard or lasting.
- "Durable" means long-lasting and tough.
- Err means wander or stray.
- "Error" happens when someone strays from the right way.
- Fid means faith or trust.
- "Fidelity" means loyalty and faithfulness.
- Fus means pour.
- "Infuse" means to pour something in.
- Gust means taste.
- "Disgust" is when something tastes or feels awful.
- Herb means plant.
- "Herbivore" is an animal that eats plants.
- Lud/Lus means play or trick.
- "Illusion" tricks your eyes.
- Medi means middle.
- "Medium" is in the middle between small and large.
- Mon means warn or remind.
- "Admonish" means to warn or scold someone.
- Nat means born.
- "Native" means born in a certain place.
- Sanct means holy.
- "Sanctuary" is a sacred or safe place.
- Turb means disturb.
- "Turbulent" means rough, like stormy weather.
- Volv/Volut means roll or turn. -"Revolve" means to turn around something.
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