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Which word best exemplifies the Greek root 'acro-', suggesting 'high' or 'tip'?
Which word best exemplifies the Greek root 'acro-', suggesting 'high' or 'tip'?
- Acoustics
- Acrobatics (correct)
- Achromatic
- Acrimony
An anthropologist studying ancient civilizations would most likely utilize which discipline, based on its Greek root relating to 'ancient'?
An anthropologist studying ancient civilizations would most likely utilize which discipline, based on its Greek root relating to 'ancient'?
- Astrology
- Astronomy
- Archaeology (correct)
- Axiology
If a doctor specializes in 'cardiology', which organ system is their primary area of expertise?
If a doctor specializes in 'cardiology', which organ system is their primary area of expertise?
- Renal System
- Cardiovascular System (correct)
- Nervous System
- Digestive System
A scientist discovers a new species of deep-sea organism. Which term, incorporating a Greek root, would be most appropriate for naming a device used to study this organism?
A scientist discovers a new species of deep-sea organism. Which term, incorporating a Greek root, would be most appropriate for naming a device used to study this organism?
A political analyst describes a country's legal system as a 'lexocracy'. Based on the Greek root 'lex', what is the analyst implying?
A political analyst describes a country's legal system as a 'lexocracy'. Based on the Greek root 'lex', what is the analyst implying?
Which situation would be LEAST associated with the Greek root 'necro-'?
Which situation would be LEAST associated with the Greek root 'necro-'?
A patient is referred to an 'ophthalmologist.' Which part of the body will the doctor primarily examine?
A patient is referred to an 'ophthalmologist.' Which part of the body will the doctor primarily examine?
Which of the following best describes a potential consequence of 'xenophobia' in a society?
Which of the following best describes a potential consequence of 'xenophobia' in a society?
A company celebrates its 'quinquennial' milestone. How many years has the company been in operation?
A company celebrates its 'quinquennial' milestone. How many years has the company been in operation?
A historian is researching the 'antebellum' South. Based on the Latin root 'bell', what era is the historian studying?
A historian is researching the 'antebellum' South. Based on the Latin root 'bell', what era is the historian studying?
In the context of photography, what does 'candid' generally describe, based on the Latin root 'cand'?
In the context of photography, what does 'candid' generally describe, based on the Latin root 'cand'?
Which scenario involves the concept of 'celerity,' derived from the Latin root 'celer'?
Which scenario involves the concept of 'celerity,' derived from the Latin root 'celer'?
A detective is trying to remain 'incognito.' What is the detective attempting to do, based on the Latin root 'cogn-'?
A detective is trying to remain 'incognito.' What is the detective attempting to do, based on the Latin root 'cogn-'?
A school board reviews its 'curriculum.' What aspect of the school is under review, considering the Latin root 'cur'?
A school board reviews its 'curriculum.' What aspect of the school is under review, considering the Latin root 'cur'?
What action would someone take to 'fortify' a building, based on the Latin root 'fort'?
What action would someone take to 'fortify' a building, based on the Latin root 'fort'?
If a society is described as patriarchal, which concept related to the Latin root 'pater/patr' is central to its structure?
If a society is described as patriarchal, which concept related to the Latin root 'pater/patr' is central to its structure?
A construction crew needs to 'interrupt' a water pipe to install a new valve. What action must they take, considering the Latin root 'rupt'?
A construction crew needs to 'interrupt' a water pipe to install a new valve. What action must they take, considering the Latin root 'rupt'?
An 'advocate' speaks out in favor of a new policy. What is the advocate doing, based on the Latin root 'voc'?
An 'advocate' speaks out in favor of a new policy. What is the advocate doing, based on the Latin root 'voc'?
A marine biologist studies 'maritime' ecosystems. What aspect of the environment is the biologist focused on, considering the Latin root 'mar'?
A marine biologist studies 'maritime' ecosystems. What aspect of the environment is the biologist focused on, considering the Latin root 'mar'?
A substance is described as 'innocuous.' Based on the Latin roots 'noc/nox', what quality does the substance possess?
A substance is described as 'innocuous.' Based on the Latin roots 'noc/nox', what quality does the substance possess?
Flashcards
acro (high, tip)
acro (high, tip)
Relating to height or the topmost part.
andro (man, male)
andro (man, male)
Pertaining to males or masculinity.
archaeo (ancient, primitive)
archaeo (ancient, primitive)
Relating to ancient times or early history.
batho (depth)
batho (depth)
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cardio (heart)
cardio (heart)
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cycl (circle, wheel)
cycl (circle, wheel)
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derm (skin)
derm (skin)
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doxo (opinion, belief)
doxo (opinion, belief)
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gastro (stomach)
gastro (stomach)
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hema/hemo (blood)
hema/hemo (blood)
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kilo (thousand)
kilo (thousand)
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lex (word, law)
lex (word, law)
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necro (death)
necro (death)
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ophthalmo (eye)
ophthalmo (eye)
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xeno (foreign, strange)
xeno (foreign, strange)
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ann/enn (year)
ann/enn (year)
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bell (war)
bell (war)
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cand (glow, white)
cand (glow, white)
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celer (swift)
celer (swift)
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cogn (know)
cogn (know)
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Study Notes
Greek Roots
- "Acro" means high or tip; acrobat (performs at heights), acrophobia (fear of heights), acronym.
- "Andro" means man or male; androgynous (male and female characteristics), android (human-like robot), androgen.
- "Archaeo" means ancient or primitive; archaeology (study of ancient civilizations), archaic (outdated), archaeopteryx.
- "Batho" means depth; bathysphere (deep-sea vessel), bathymetry, bathos.
- "Cardio" means heart; cardiology (study of the heart), cardiovascular, cardiogram.
- "Cycl" means circle or wheel; bicycle, cyclone (rotating storm), recycle.
- "Derm" means skin; dermatology (study of skin), epidermis, hypodermic (beneath the skin).
- "Doxo" means opinion or belief; orthodox (traditional beliefs), doxology, paradox (self-contradictory statement).
- "Gastro" means stomach; gastronomy (art of food preparation), gastrointestinal, gastropod.
- "Hema/Hemo" means blood; hemoglobin (protein in red blood cells), hemorrhage (excessive bleeding), hematoma.
- "Kilo" means thousand; kilometer (1,000 meters), kilogram (1,000 grams), kilobyte.
- "Lex" means word or law; lexicon (dictionary), legal, legislation.
- "Necro" means death; necropolis (large cemetery), necrosis (death of tissue), necromancy.
- "Ophthalmo" means eye; ophthalmology (study of eye health), ophthalmoscope, ophthalmic.
- "Xeno" means foreign or strange; xenophobia (fear of foreigners), xenon (noble gas), xenogenesis.
Latin Roots
- "Ann/Enn" means year; anniversary, annual, millennium.
- "Bell" means war; rebellion, bellicose (inclined to fight), antebellum.
- "Cand" means glow or white; candle, candid, incandescent.
- "Celer" means swift; accelerate, celerity, decelerate.
- "Cogn" means know; recognize, cognition (mental process of knowing), incognito.
- "Cur" means run; current, curriculum, incur.
- "Dom" means master or house; dominate, domestic, dominion.
- "Fort" means strong; fortify, fortress, effort.
- "Grad/Gress" means step or go; progress, graduate, regress.
- "Leg" means law; legal, legislature, illegitimate.
- "Mar" means sea; maritime, marine, marina.
- "Noc/Nox" means harm or night; nocturnal, innocuous (harmless), nocent.
- "Pater/Patr" means father; paternal, patriot, patrimony.
- "Rupt" means break; interrupt, rupture, abrupt.
- "Voc" means call or voice; vocal, advocate, equivocate.
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