Understanding Greek Root Words

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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 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?

  • 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?

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An engineer is tasked with designing a workspace that minimizes physical strain on workers. Which field of study should they consult?

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A geologist finds a large, single standing rock formation in a remote area. Which term BEST describes this geological feature?

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Which medical professional specializes in correcting misalignments of the teeth and jaws?

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Which term BEST describes the study of how land is shaped and its various physical features?

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Which of the following astronomical models places the sun at the center of the solar system?

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What is the MOST likely subject of study in mycology?

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What does the term 'isometric' MOST accurately describe?

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Which word describes a situation where something has been turned completely to stone?

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If someone donates an organ after their death, which branch of study would be MOST concerned with the ethical implications of this action?

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Which animal's name literally translates to 'nose horn'?

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Thinking about the function of the barometer, which units of measurement would it use?

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What might be described as a 'total disaster, something that completely falls apart'?

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A biologist is studying amphibians. What characteristic are they MOST likely focusing on?

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Consider the term 'arboretum.' What would one MOST likely find there?

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If someone mentions 'aviation,' to which mode of transportation are they MOST likely referring?

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Considering the root 'celer,' which of the following words suggests increased motion?

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A video is being edited post-production. What would give the video 'clarity'?

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An outdoor gear company advertises its new line of camping equipment as 'durable'. What quality are they trying to emphasize?

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In what context might the word 'error' be used?

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What quality does someone possess if they demonstrate a high degree of 'fidelity'?

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What act MOST closely resembles the meaning of the root 'fus'?

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Which sensation is MOST closely related to the root 'gust'?

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If someone is described as an 'herbivore,' what does their diet primarily consist of?

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What is MOST likely happening when someone experiences an 'illusion'?

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If a shirt is described as a 'medium,' what size is it MOST likely to be?

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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?

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What does it mean to be 'native' to a certain place?

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Which of the following locations would MOST likely be considered a 'sanctuary'?

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What kind of atmospheric conditions matches this description: 'Turbulent'?

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Which action BEST exemplifies the meaning of 'revolve'?

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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?

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A synonym is a word that has a similar...

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How much heat energy do these have in common: calorie and calori-?

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What is an antonym of 'accelerate'?

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If someone is hiking and finds a hollow space in a rock, what might they call it?

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Flashcards

Archae

Ancient, primitive.

Baro

Pressure, weight.

Brady

Slow.

Calli

Beautiful.

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Cath

Down, completely.

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Crypto

Hidden, secret.

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Dactyl

Finger, toe.

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Erg

Work.

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Glotto

Tongue, language.

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Helio

Sun.

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Iso

Equal.

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Lith

Stone.

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Myco

Fungus.

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Onym

Name.

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Ortho

Straight, correct.

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Paleo

Old, ancient.

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Petri

Rock.

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Rhino

Nose.

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Thanato

Death.

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Topo

Place.

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Amphi

Both, around.

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Arbor

Tree.

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Avis

Bird.

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Calori

Heat.

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Cav

Hollow.

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Celer

Swift.

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Clar

Clear.

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Dur

Hard, lasting.

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Err

Wander, stray.

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Fid

Faith, trust.

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Fus

Pour.

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Gust

Taste.

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Herb

Plant.

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Lud/Lus

Play, trick.

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Medi

Middle.

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Mon

Warn, remind.

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Nat

Born.

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Sanct

Holy.

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Turb

Disturb.

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Volv/Volut

Roll, turn.

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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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