Exploring English Vocabulary Through Latin and Greek Roots: Unit 5 Quiz

1. Latin ACT/AG means?

To do, act

To eat, consume

To sleep, rest

To speak, communicate

The Latin root 'ACT/AG' refers to actions or doing something, not eating, sleeping, or speaking.

Explanation

The Latin root 'ACT/AG' refers to actions or doing something, not eating, sleeping, or speaking.

2. What is an agenda?

A calendar

A to-do list

A shopping list

Plan of action; purpose

An agenda is a plan of action or purpose, usually used for meetings or events to outline what will be discussed or accomplished.

Explanation

An agenda is a plan of action or purpose, usually used for meetings or events to outline what will be discussed or accomplished.

3. What is the definition of exacting?

Lenient; relaxed

Demanding perfection; strict

Easy-going; laid back

Careless; sloppy

The correct definition of exacting is demanding perfection and being strict. It does not mean easy-going, lenient, or careless.

Explanation

The correct definition of exacting is demanding perfection and being strict. It does not mean easy-going, lenient, or careless.

4. Latin PULS/PEL

To sleep

To breathe

To push

To pull

The Latin roots PULS/PEL are associated with the action of pushing something. The other options are unrelated to this meaning.

Explanation

The Latin roots PULS/PEL are associated with the action of pushing something. The other options are unrelated to this meaning.

5. What is the definition of repulsion?

Excitement

Indifference

Desire to avoid; disgust

Attraction

Repulsion refers to a strong feeling of disgust or desire to avoid something or someone.

Explanation

Repulsion refers to a strong feeling of disgust or desire to avoid something or someone.

6. What is the meaning of dispel?

To conceal, hide

To gather, unite

To scatter about, break up

To nourish, sustain

The correct answer 'to scatter about, break up' means to drive away or disperse. The incorrect answers do not correctly define 'dispel' in the context of the question.

Explanation

The correct answer 'to scatter about, break up' means to drive away or disperse. The incorrect answers do not correctly define 'dispel' in the context of the question.

7. What is the definition of the word 'propel'?

To stop in place

To go backward

To cause to move towards; push

To increase in speed

The correct definition of 'propel' is to cause to move towards; push.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'propel' is to cause to move towards; push.

8. What does the term 'relative' mean?

Independent

Unrelated

Exact

Dependent upon

In this context, 'relative' means something that is dependent upon something else.

Explanation

In this context, 'relative' means something that is dependent upon something else.

9. What is the definition of superlative?

Mediocre; below all other.

Excellent; above all other

Average; on par with others.

Poor; below average.

A superlative is used to describe something as being the best or most outstanding compared to all others.

Explanation

A superlative is used to describe something as being the best or most outstanding compared to all others.

10. Latin LEGA.

To sing, to dance, to play.

To appoint, to send on a mission, to charge with

To swim, to dive, to float.

To cook, to bake, to roast.

The Latin word 'LEGA' means 'to appoint, to send on a mission, to charge with'. The other options provided are incorrect translations of the word 'LEGA'.

Explanation

The Latin word 'LEGA' means 'to appoint, to send on a mission, to charge with'. The other options provided are incorrect translations of the word 'LEGA'.

11. What does the term 'legacy' refer to?

A sum of money or property left to someone in a will.

An individual's genetic code passed on to future generations.

Body of ideas, achievements, and morals; example

A popular brand or product that has been around for a long time.

Legacy typically refers to the impact or influence that someone or something leaves behind, including their ideas, accomplishments, or values. It is often used to describe the lasting significance of a person, group, or organization.

Explanation

Legacy typically refers to the impact or influence that someone or something leaves behind, including their ideas, accomplishments, or values. It is often used to describe the lasting significance of a person, group, or organization.

12. What is the definition of delegate?

To divide up, especially responsibilities

To eliminate completely

To appoint a representative

To postpone or delay

Delegate means to assign or entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically as a way of sharing the workload or authority.

Explanation

Delegate means to assign or entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically as a way of sharing the workload or authority.

13. What does it mean to be proactive?

Passive, letting a problem escalate before addressing it.

Inactive, not taking any action to solve a problem.

Reactive, waiting to solve a problem after it occurs.

Seeking to solve a problem before it occurs

Being proactive involves anticipating and addressing potential issues before they become larger problems.

Explanation

Being proactive involves anticipating and addressing potential issues before they become larger problems.

14. What is the Latin root word 'LAT' commonly associated with?

Light, brightness

Loud, noisy

Love, affection

Brought, carried

The Latin root word 'LAT' is commonly associated with the meanings 'brought' and 'carried' in various words that originate from Latin.

Explanation

The Latin root word 'LAT' is commonly associated with the meanings 'brought' and 'carried' in various words that originate from Latin.

15. What does it mean to dilate?

To widen

To shorten

To contract

To narrow

Dilation refers to the act of widening or enlarging something. The correct answer is 'to widen'.

Explanation

Dilation refers to the act of widening or enlarging something. The correct answer is 'to widen'.