Roots
aster- star asterisk- a small star-like symbol used in writing and printing as a reference mark vert- turn divert- to turn aside from a path script- writing inscription- a note, as a dedication, that is written or signed by hand in a book tempo- time temporary- lasting for a short time only
multi- many multimillionaire- a person who possesses a fortune of many millions of dollars cosmo- universe; world cosmology- the study of the origin and structure of the universe chron- time chronic- continuing for a long time or occurring frequently cred- believe credulous- willing to believe or trust too readily
aqua- water aquifer- any geological formation containing or conducting ground water port- carry portable- easily carried or conveyed by hand circ- circle; around circumvent- to go around or avoid hydro- water hydroplane- a seaplane that can glide on water (noun); to skim over water (verb)
man- hand manicure- the cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails scrib- write describe- to tell or depict in written or spoken word struct- build construct- to build or form by putting parts together
QUIZ DAY! Study quietly for your quiz.
mit- send; throw transmit- to send forward to a destination bio- life biology- the study of living organisms phone- sound homophone- a word pronounced or sounding the same as another but possessing a different meaning
terra- land terrain- a piece of land referenced for its natural features bene- good benevolent- desiring to help others; charitable
Match the root to its meaning: 1. verta. send; throw 2. tempob. water 3. chronc. time 4. portd. turn 5. hydroe. universe; world 6. cosmof. time 7. mitg. carry 8. structh. build
Match the word with its correct definition: 1. Diverta. desiring to help others; charitable 2. Temporaryb. willing to believe or trust too readily 3. Chronicc. the study of living organisms 4. Credulousd. lasting for a short time only 5. Transmite. continuing for a long time or occurring frequently 6. Biologyf. to turn aside from a path 7. Terraing. a piece of land referenced for natural features 8. Benevolenth. to send forward to a destination
Test day! Please study quietly in your seat until the test begins.