Latin/Greek Vocab. #1

Question 1

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means giving off light without heat?

Accepted Answer

phosphorescent

Question 2

Which two ROOTS mean "to look or see"

Accepted Answer

SPEC/SPECT (Latin), VID/VIS (Latin)

Question 3

Why are we studying Latin and Greek roots?

Accepted Answer

To help us prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT., To help us identify roots in unfamiliar words to understand their meanings., To help us prepare for other vocabulary in classes such as science., To help us increase our vocabulary and grow our brains :)

Question 4

Which term is a NOUN that means a ghost or phantom?

Accepted Answer

specter

Question 5

Which term is a VERB that means to make clear by explaining?

Accepted Answer

elucidate

Question 6

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means tending to grow or move toward light?

Accepted Answer

phototropic

Question 7

Which two ROOTS mean "light"?

Accepted Answer

PHOT/PHOS (Greek), LUC (Latin)

Question 8

Which term is a VERB that means to create without any forethought or preparation?

Accepted Answer

improvise

Question 9

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means hateful or spiteful?

Accepted Answer

invidious

Question 10

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means allowing light to pass through?

Accepted Answer

transparent

Question 11

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means easy to understand or clear?

Accepted Answer

lucid

Question 12

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means happening by good fortune?

Accepted Answer

providential

Question 13

Which term is a NOUN that means that which is expected?

Accepted Answer

prospect

Question 14

Which term is an ADJECTIVE meaning careful or mindful of rules and consequences?

Accepted Answer

circumspect

Question 15

Which term is an ADJECTIVE that means attractive in pictures or photographs?

Accepted Answer

photogenic

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