Vocabulary Pretest:  Greek and Latin Roots
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Which word relates to the study of the history of words?

  • Science
  • Geology
  • Etymology (correct)
  • Anthropology

Which word describes a machine that records and plays back sounds?

  • Cacophony
  • Xylophone
  • Auditorium
  • Phonograph (correct)

What is a structure or system of channels that carries water?

  • Marina
  • Aqueduct (correct)
  • Hydrant
  • Aquifer

Which term describes something that occurs or is repeated in cycles?

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What refers to the part of an activity where someone is assessed for their skills?

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What is described as a place where boats are kept?

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Which of the following words relates to the study of the earth's structure?

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If you have a hydrophobia, what might you fear?

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Which word is NOT associated with the root relating to water?

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Which word does NOT relate to 'seeing' or 'hearing'?

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Which word is LEAST related to the concept of circles or going around?

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Which word is most associated with sound?

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Which of the following is most associated with 'remembrance'?

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Which option does not directly relate to being self-involved?

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Which word relates most directly to the study of religion?

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Which word is LEAST related to the idea of motion or movement?

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Which word is derived from the root relating to 'writing' or 'drawing'?

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Which word relates to 'time' from the list?

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Which word, which means to pull someone or something away, is derived from the root meaning 'to pull'?

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Which word best relates to 'a place of refuge or shelter'?

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Which term indicates a 'written account of one's own life'?

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Which word fits best with the root referring to 'name'?

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Which term, describing 'the act of moving something', is most closely associated with the root relating to 'to move'?

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Which word from the list is most closely related to something that is 'not permanent'?

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Which word shares a root meaning 'place'?

<p>Locale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is associated with time?

<p>Temporal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words relates to the concept of 'one'?

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Which of these options is most related to the idea of ‘many’?

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Which word relates to the concept of 'two'?

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Which word is most associated with a written work?

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Which term relates to the study of living things?

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Which of the following words is associated with movement?

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Which term describes a lens that corrects for only one eye?

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Which term best describes something that has many aspects or features?

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Which of these options describes something occurring every two years?

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Which choice refers to something that uses a single color?

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Which word describes a situation where one entity has sole control over a market?

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Which word is constructed using a prefix meaning 'one'?

<p>Unison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the concept of 'many' rather than 'two'?

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Which of the following words uses a prefix that means 'both' or 'around'?

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Identify the word that contains a prefix denoting 'life'.

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Which word is associated with a single performance, rather than multiple?

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Which term uses a prefix indicating 'large' or 'great'?

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Flashcards

aquarium

A large tank that holds water and is used for keeping fish, plants, or other aquatic creatures.

aquatic

Relating to water or living in water.

marine

Any organism that lives in or near water.

vision

The ability to see.

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visualize

The act of seeing or being able to see.

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visionary

A person who is a leader or innovator with a clear vision of the future.

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memoir

A written account of someone's life, often focused on a specific period or event.

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memorialize

To remember or commemorate someone or something with a monument or special event.

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Aqueous

Related to water or liquids.

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Biology

The study of the structure and functions of living organisms.

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Circulatory

The system of blood vessels in the body.

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Circumscribe

To draw a line around something.

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Circumnavigate

To travel all the way around something.

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Symphony

A musical composition for large orchestras.

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Phonetics

The sounds of speech.

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Autograph

A word formed from a root word with the prefix 'auto' meaning 'self' and the suffix 'graph' meaning 'writing'

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Monograph

A document or book written by a single author on a specific topic

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Dictate

To write something down, especially officially or for others to copy

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Contradict

To speak or act in opposition to what someone else has said, done, or proposed

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Edict

An official order or announcement given by a person in authority

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Chronicle

A written account of historical events

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Chronically

Something that happens regularly or often

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Hospitable

A person who is kind and welcoming to strangers or guests

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Binocular

A device used for viewing distant objects, with two lenses for each eye.

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Bifocal

A type of lens that corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness.

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Monocle

A single lens used to magnify distant objects.

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Philharmonic

A large collection of musical instruments, similar to an orchestra.

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Bilingual

A person who can speak two languages fluently.

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Megalopolis

A large city that is made up of many smaller cities and towns.

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Unify

The act of making something the same.

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Philanthropist

A person who gives money or time to help others.

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Biography

A written account of someone's life, usually written by that person.

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Bibliophile

A person who loves to read books.

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Macro Photograph

A photograph taken from a very close distance, emphasizing detail.

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Biodegradable

Able to be broken down by living organisms, especially bacteria, into simpler substances.

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Plural

More than one; a quantity greater than one.

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Pluralism

The belief that different groups of people should be allowed to have their own beliefs and customs.

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Monologue

A speech given by one person, often addressing an audience.

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Bicycle

A two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals.

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Epigram

A word that expresses a short saying or witty observation.

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Locale

A place where something happens or where someone lives; a setting.

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Study Notes

Unit 1: Just Add Water

  • Words related to water and water-based activities
  • Key terms include: marina, aquarium, hydrant, aquatic, marine, aqueduct, hydroelectric, maritime, aquifer, dehydrate,
  • Additional words: marinade, mermaid, mariner, aqueous, aquaculture, aquamarine

Unit 2: All Eyes and Ears

  • Words related to sight, hearing, and sound
  • Key terms include: visualize, vista, visionary, audible, audition, audience, auditorium, cacophony, xylophone, phonograph,
  • Additional words: auditory, audio, vision, video, visible, visual, saxophone, telephone, phonetic, phonics, symphony

Unit 3: I Just Gotta Know!

  • Words related to memory, history, and science
  • Key terms include: memoir, memorialize, memorable, memento, geology, anthropology, etymology, science, conscience, conscientious,
  • Additional words: memory, memorize, memorial, memorandum, memorabilia, biology, theology, omniscience

Unit 4: Around We Go

  • Words related to cycles, shapes, and locations
  • Key terms include: cycle, cyclical, cyclone, circumference, circuit, circumstance, circumvent, central, concentric, eccentric
  • Additional words: center, egocentric, cyclops, cyclist, cyclotron, circulatory, circumnavigate, circumscribe

Unit 5: Express Yourself!

  • Words related to communication, writing, and language
  • Key terms include: dictate, contradict, edict, autobiography, telegram, calligraphy, graphic, inscription, transcript, prescription
  • Additional words: autograph, monograph, localize, relocate, locomotion, locale, conscious

Unit 6: A Time and A Place

  • Words related to time, location, and historical periods
  • Key terms include: chronological, chronically, chronicle, chronograph, temporary, contemporary, location, local, allocate, dislocate, localize
  • Additional words: chronic, chronology, temporal, contemporaneous, tempo

Unit 7: I Like To Move It, Move It!

  • Words related to movement, action, and impact
  • Key terms include: mobile, motivation, motive, tractor, detract, contract, attention, extend, tension, contentious
  • Additional words: mobilize, movement, locomotion, demote, attraction, traction, distract, intensity, pretense

Unit 8: And Your Name Is?

  • Words related to names, identity, and origins
  • Key terms include: hospital, hospitable, homonym, synonym, antonym, anonymous, acronym, pseudonym, hostile, hostage
  • Additional words: hostile, hostess, hospice, inhospitable, hostility

Unit 9: Life, Light & Love

  • Words related to living organisms, light, and philosophical ideas
  • Key terms include: biology, biodegradable, biography, photography, photosynthesis, photon, Philadelphia, philanthropist, philosophy, bibliophile
  • Additional words: bionic, biosphere, biological, biopsy, biorhythm, photocopy, telephoto, photogenic, philharmonic, philter

Unit 10: The More the Merrier

  • Words related to multiple things, quantities, and sizes
  • Key terms include: plural, pluralism, multiply, multidisciplinary, polygon, polytheistic, multitude, multimedia, megalopolis, Megalosaurus, pluralist
  • Additional words: plus, polymer, polyester, myriad, multifaceted, multipurpose, megaphone, megalith, megalomania

Unit 11: 1 is the Loneliest Number

  • Words relating to singular or single items
  • Key terms include: monologue, monotone, monotonous, unison, unicorn, unify, unique, solitude, solo, solar
  • Additional words: unit, unity, union, unilateral, monocle, monopoly, monochrome, monarchy, monogram, monastery, sole, solitary, solstice

Unit 12: It Takes Two

  • Words related to pairs, opposites, and dual concepts
  • Key terms include: bicycle, bilingual, biannual, duet, duplex, dual, ambidextrous, ambivalent, ambiguous, amphibious, duplicate, duel, duplicity, bicentennial
  • Additional words: bicuspid, binocular, billion, bilateral, bifocal, biennial, amphibian

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