Vocabulary From Latin And Greek Roots: Unit 6

1. Latin CANT/CHANT.

To eat, to drink

To sing, to call

To sleep, to rest

To dance, to move

The Latin root CANT/CHANT refers to the act of singing or calling out. The incorrect answers do not reflect the meaning associated with this particular root.

Explanation

The Latin root CANT/CHANT refers to the act of singing or calling out. The incorrect answers do not reflect the meaning associated with this particular root.

2. What is an incantation?

Enchantment

Magical potion

Hex

Ritual chant; spell

An incantation refers to a ritual chant or spell used in magic or witchcraft to achieve a specific effect. It is not a magical potion, enchantment, or hex, which are all different concepts within the realm of magic.

Explanation

An incantation refers to a ritual chant or spell used in magic or witchcraft to achieve a specific effect. It is not a magical potion, enchantment, or hex, which are all different concepts within the realm of magic.

3. What does the term 'disenchanted' refer to?

Having strong affection and love

Feeling content and pleased

Losing fondness for; unhappy with

Filled with enchantment

The correct answer is 'losing fondness for; unhappy with'. The term 'disenchanted' implies a feeling of disillusionment or disappointment rather than being enchanted, content, or affectionate.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'losing fondness for; unhappy with'. The term 'disenchanted' implies a feeling of disillusionment or disappointment rather than being enchanted, content, or affectionate.

4. Latin AUD means?

To touch

To speak

To see

To hear

The Latin word 'AUD' translates to 'to hear'. The incorrect answers are unrelated to the meaning of AUD in Latin.

Explanation

The Latin word 'AUD' translates to 'to hear'. The incorrect answers are unrelated to the meaning of AUD in Latin.

5. What does 'inaudible' mean?

So quiet as to be impossible to hear

Easily audible

Very loud and clear

Pleasant to listen to

The term 'inaudible' refers to something that is extremely quiet to the point of being impossible to hear.

Explanation

The term 'inaudible' refers to something that is extremely quiet to the point of being impossible to hear.

6. What does the term 'auditory' refer to?

Associated with taste.

Pertaining to touch.

Having to do with the sense of hearing

Related to vision.

The term 'auditory' specifically relates to the sense of hearing, not vision, taste, or touch.

Explanation

The term 'auditory' specifically relates to the sense of hearing, not vision, taste, or touch.

7. What is an audit?

A thorough review

A quick fix

An educated guess

A random check

An audit involves a thorough review of an organization's financial records, processes, or compliance with regulations.

Explanation

An audit involves a thorough review of an organization's financial records, processes, or compliance with regulations.

8. What does the Latin word 'SON' mean?

To feel

To taste

To sound

To see

The Latin word 'SON' translates to 'to sound' in English, referring to the act of producing or hearing sound.

Explanation

The Latin word 'SON' translates to 'to sound' in English, referring to the act of producing or hearing sound.

9. What is dissonance?

Unpleasant or unharmonious sound

Loud and overpowering sound.

Pleasant and harmonious sound.

Soft and soothing sound.

Dissonance refers to a lack of harmony or unpleasant sound in music or any other auditory experience.

Explanation

Dissonance refers to a lack of harmony or unpleasant sound in music or any other auditory experience.

10. What is assonance?

Use of words with opposite meanings

Similarity of word sounds

Opposition of word meanings

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect in poetry or prose. It is different from consonance, which involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

Explanation

Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect in poetry or prose. It is different from consonance, which involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

11. What is the meaning of the word 'resonant'?

Having an effect; powerful

Dull

Unaffected

Extremely loud

The correct answer describes 'resonant' as having an effect or being powerful, different from the other incorrect options.

Explanation

The correct answer describes 'resonant' as having an effect or being powerful, different from the other incorrect options.

12. What does the Greek term LOG refer to?

To eat, to sleep

To speak, to reason

To run, to jump

To swim, to dance

In Greek, LOG translates to 'to speak, to reason', highlighting the importance of communication and thought processes in the language.

Explanation

In Greek, LOG translates to 'to speak, to reason', highlighting the importance of communication and thought processes in the language.

13. What does the term 'analogous' mean?

Opposite; contrary.

Unrelated; disconnected.

Comparable to; like

Different from; unlike.

The correct answer describes 'analogous' as being similar or comparable to something else, while the incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that do not align with the definition of 'analogous'.

Explanation

The correct answer describes 'analogous' as being similar or comparable to something else, while the incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that do not align with the definition of 'analogous'.

14. What is dialogue?

A type of monologue

Communication between two or more people

A type of debate

A form of written text

Dialogue refers to the conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people, allowing for communication and the sharing of thoughts and opinions.

Explanation

Dialogue refers to the conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people, allowing for communication and the sharing of thoughts and opinions.

15. What is a prologue?

A speech, passage, or event coming before the main speech or event

An epilogue

An intermission before the main event

The climax of the story

A prologue is specifically an introductory section that precedes the main event, not to be confused with an epilogue, climax, or intermission.

Explanation

A prologue is specifically an introductory section that precedes the main event, not to be confused with an epilogue, climax, or intermission.