Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings and Roots
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Which word means to shorten something?

  • condone
  • fabricate
  • abridge (correct)
  • pilfer

What does it mean to 'condone' an action?

  • To punish severely
  • To publicly criticize
  • To pardon or overlook (correct)
  • To emulate and encourage

Which of these words describes a person who is extremely poor?

  • adherent
  • marauder
  • pauper (correct)
  • glutton

What is the meaning of 'fabricate'?

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Which of the following means a disagreement?

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Which word's meaning is most closely related to the root 'vita'?

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The root 'migr' most closely relates to which word?

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Which word is derived from the root 'geo'?

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What does 'usurp' mean?

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Which of these words means 'overused' or 'stale'?

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Abridge

To make shorter (verb)

Adherent

A follower, or someone who sticks to a belief (noun) - Attached or sticking to (adjective)

Altercation

An angry argument (noun)

Condone

To pardon or overlook, to forgive (verb)

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Dissent

To disagree (verb) or a disagreement (noun)

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Recognize

To understand or recognize something.

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Democracy

A form of government where power comes from the people.

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Geography

The study of the Earth's surface and features.

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Usurp

To seize and hold a position by force or without right.

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