Mastering Vocabulary: Latin and Greek Roots - Unit 2

1. Latin VOC/VOK means?

To sleep

To eat

To call

To run

The Latin root VOC/VOK translates to 'to call', which is the correct meaning of the term.

Explanation

The Latin root VOC/VOK translates to 'to call', which is the correct meaning of the term.

2. What is the definition of 'invoke'?

To shout

To call on for support

To dance

To ignore

The correct definition of 'invoke' is to call on for support, making the incorrect answers 'to ignore', 'to shout', and 'to dance' not accurate interpretations of the word.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'invoke' is to call on for support, making the incorrect answers 'to ignore', 'to shout', and 'to dance' not accurate interpretations of the word.

3. What does the term 'provocative' mean?

Being peaceful or calm

Causing disturbance or excitement

Irrelevant or unimportant

Boring or uninteresting

The correct answer 'causing disturbance or excitement' accurately defines the term 'provocative' as something that incites strong reactions or emotions.

Explanation

The correct answer 'causing disturbance or excitement' accurately defines the term 'provocative' as something that incites strong reactions or emotions.

4. What does it mean to revoke something?

To enhance; strengthen

To approve; activate

To make invalid; deactivate

To cleanse; purify

The correct answer 'to revoke' means to make something invalid or deactivate it, whereas the incorrect answers do not align with the meaning of revoke.

Explanation

The correct answer 'to revoke' means to make something invalid or deactivate it, whereas the incorrect answers do not align with the meaning of revoke.

5. What does the Latin term 'FA' translate to?

To write

To eat

To run

To speak

The Latin term 'FA' translates to 'to speak'. It is important to understand the correct translation of Latin terms in order to accurately interpret ancient texts and literature.

Explanation

The Latin term 'FA' translates to 'to speak'. It is important to understand the correct translation of Latin terms in order to accurately interpret ancient texts and literature.

6. What is the definition of ineffable?

Explicit, obvious

Clear, understandable

Unutterable, indescribable

Tangible, visible

The word ineffable means something that is beyond words or cannot be described effectively, hence the correct answer is 'unutterable, indescribable'. The incorrect options do not accurately capture the meaning of ineffable.

Explanation

The word ineffable means something that is beyond words or cannot be described effectively, hence the correct answer is 'unutterable, indescribable'. The incorrect options do not accurately capture the meaning of ineffable.

7. What is the meaning of the word 'infantile'?

Mature

Adult

Sophisticated

Childish; immature

The word 'infantile' means displaying childish or immature behavior, the opposite of mature, sophisticated, or adult.

Explanation

The word 'infantile' means displaying childish or immature behavior, the opposite of mature, sophisticated, or adult.

8. What is the definition of affable?

Easy to converse with; friendly

Highly intelligent

Extremely shy

Overly aggressive

Affable means easy to converse with and friendly, the opposite of highly intelligent, extremely shy, and overly aggressive.

Explanation

Affable means easy to converse with and friendly, the opposite of highly intelligent, extremely shy, and overly aggressive.

9. Latin DIC/DICT.

To ask, to inquire

To say, to tell

To build, to construct

To see, to observe

The Latin root DIC/DICT means 'to say' or 'to tell', which is the correct answer.

Explanation

The Latin root DIC/DICT means 'to say' or 'to tell', which is the correct answer.

10. Indict

To defend against accusations

To pardon an offense

To investigate criminal activity

To charge with a crime; accuse

The word 'indict' specifically refers to charging someone with a crime or accusing them, it does not mean to defend against accusations, investigate criminal activity, or pardon an offense.

Explanation

The word 'indict' specifically refers to charging someone with a crime or accusing them, it does not mean to defend against accusations, investigate criminal activity, or pardon an offense.

11. What is the definition of dictum?

An opinion or belief

A formal or authoritative statement

A type of tropical fruit

An ancient form of poetry

A dictum is a formal or authoritative statement that is generally accepted as true or valid. It is not related to opinions, tropical fruits, or poetry.

Explanation

A dictum is a formal or authoritative statement that is generally accepted as true or valid. It is not related to opinions, tropical fruits, or poetry.

12. Latin NUNC/NOUNC.

To announce

To sleep

To eat

To dance

The Latin words NUNC/NOUNC translate to 'to announce' not to dance, sleep, or eat.

Explanation

The Latin words NUNC/NOUNC translate to 'to announce' not to dance, sleep, or eat.

13. What is the definition of enunciate?

To pronounce or articulate

To cook deliciously

To write clearly

To dance gracefully

Enunciate means to pronounce or articulate words clearly and distinctly.

Explanation

Enunciate means to pronounce or articulate words clearly and distinctly.

14. What does it mean to renounce?

To accept willingly

To embrace openly

To reject by declaration

To commit to wholeheartedly

Renounce means to formally reject or give up something, often through a declaration or statement expressing this rejection.

Explanation

Renounce means to formally reject or give up something, often through a declaration or statement expressing this rejection.

15. What is the definition of pronouncement?

A type of punctuation mark used to separate clauses.

A declaration of opinion; judgement

A form of nonverbal communication.

A method of predicting the future outcomes based on patterns.

A pronouncement refers to a formal or authoritative declaration of opinion or judgement, not related to punctuation marks, nonverbal communication, or predicting future outcomes.

Explanation

A pronouncement refers to a formal or authoritative declaration of opinion or judgement, not related to punctuation marks, nonverbal communication, or predicting future outcomes.