Which root word means 'fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners'? If someone is described as 'vivacious,' what characteristic do they have? If you teleport an object, what are you... Which root word means 'fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners'? If someone is described as 'vivacious,' what characteristic do they have? If you teleport an object, what are you doing? Which root word means 'write' or 'written'? If something is described as 'retrovirus,' what does 'retro-' imply? If someone is involved in philanthropy, what do they have a fondness for?
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The question is presenting a quiz with multiple-choice questions that focus on vocabulary and the meanings of root words. Each question asks the participant to identify the correct definition or meaning associated with specific terms or concepts.
Answer
1. Xeno 2. Full of life 3. Transporting over a distance 4. Scrib-/Script- 5. Moving backward 6. Humanity
- Xeno 2. They are full of life and energy 3. Transporting it over a distance 4. Scrib-/Script- 5. Moving backward 6. Humanity
Answer for screen readers
- Xeno 2. They are full of life and energy 3. Transporting it over a distance 4. Scrib-/Script- 5. Moving backward 6. Humanity
More Information
The root 'xeno-' refers to foreigners or strangers, 'vivacious' means lively, 'teleport' involves transporting over a distance, 'scrib-' or 'script-' refers to writing, 'retro-' implies moving backward, and 'philanthropy' involves a love for humanity.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing similar prefixes and suffixes. Always verify the meaning in context.
Sources
- viv - Word Root - Membean - membean.com
- Word Root: -acious (Suffix) - Membean - membean.com
- stranger | Word Nerds - WordPress.com - wordsavviness.wordpress.com
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