UNIT 20 Greek and Latin Roots

a person that studies rocks and soils in order to learn about history of the earth

choose the antonym for the word: abstain

Lydia's favorite subject in school has always been __, as she enjoys learning about people and features.

choose the antonym for the word: dyslexia

to choose not to do or have something

different from what is normal or average; unusual especially in a way that causes problems

choose the antonym for the word: abnormal

the natural features, population, industries, etc of a region

The young prince unexpectedly became king when his older brother made the decision to __ his position.

choose the synonym for the word: geoponics

choose the synonym for the word: geographic

a condition in the brain that makes it hard for a person to read, write and spell

It is very hard to diagnose children with __ when they are young and learning how to read.

Jonah thinks the reason he gets along with Mike is because they are both so __.

choose the synonym for the word: geology

As hard as it may seem, Jasmine decided she would __ from candy and other sweets.

The term __ refers to plants growing in soil.

choose the synonym for the word: geography

the condition of having poor and unhealthy behaviors and attitudes within a group of people

of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc of a region

the art or science of agriculture

Mary was worried about the __ mole on her leg and made an appointment to see her dermatologist about it.

The smallest __ country in the world is Vatican City at only .2 square mile.

choose the antonym for the word: abdicate

To a layperson, two rocks may look the same, but to a __, the rocks may tell dramatically different stories.

to leave a position of being a king or queen; to fail to do what is required by a duty or responsibility

choose the antonym for the word: dysfunctional

the science of dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks and layers of soil

choose the synonym for the word: geologist

The science of __ deals with the study of the earth's crust.