GRE Verbal Reasoning Greek and Latin Word Roots Quiz

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1. The Greek root 'graph' means to write or record. Which word uses this root?

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All three words contain 'graph': photo (light) + graph, auto (self) + biography, and bio (life) + graph.

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GRE Verbal Reasoning GREek and Latin Word Roots Quiz - Quiz

Master essential Greek and Latin word roots to strengthen your GRE Verbal Reasoning performance. This quiz tests your ability to recognize common etymological patterns and use them to decode unfamiliar vocabulary. Understanding root meanings helps you infer word definitions, answer reading comprehension questions more confidently, and build a stronger academic... see morevocabulary. Ideal for test-takers preparing for standardized exams. Key focus: GRE Verbal Reasoning Greek and Latin Word Roots Quiz. see less

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2. The Latin root 'port' means to carry. What does 'transport' mean?

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'Trans' (across) + 'port' (carry) = to carry across.

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3. The Greek root 'phon' relates to sound. Which word means fear of sound?

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'Phono' (sound) + 'phobia' (fear) = phonophobia, an abnormal fear of sound or noise.

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4. The Latin root 'duct' means to lead or guide. What does 'conduct' mean?

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'Con' (together) + 'duct' (lead) = to lead together or manage; conduct means to direct or manage.

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5. The Greek root 'morph' means form or shape. Which word means to change form?

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'Meta' (change) + 'morph' (form) = metamorphosis, a transformation or change of form.

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6. The Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' means to write. Which word means something written before?

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'Pre' (before) + 'script' (write) = prescription, a written order or direction.

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7. The Greek root 'tele' means distant or far. What does 'teleology' primarily relate to?

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'Tele' (far/distant) + 'logy' (study) = teleology, the philosophical idea that things have a distant or ultimate purpose.

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8. The Latin root 'cred' means to believe. Which word means lack of belief?

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'In' (not) + 'cred' (believe) = incredible (not believable) and incredulous (not believing).

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9. The Greek root 'path' means feeling or disease. What does 'empathy' mean?

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'Em' (in) + 'path' (feeling) = empathy, the ability to share and understand another's feelings.

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10. The Latin root 'fac' or 'fect' means to make or do. Which word means to make easy?

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'Fac' (make) + 'ilitate' (easy) = facilitate, to make easier or help forward.

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11. The Greek root 'logos' means word or reason. What does 'dialogue' mean?

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'Di' (two) + 'logue' (word/speech) = dialogue, a conversation between two parties.

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12. The Latin root 'vis' means to see. Which word means a sudden mental image?

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'Vis' (see) + 'ualization' = visualization, the act of forming mental images or seeing in the mind.

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13. The Greek root 'chron' means time. What does 'anachronism' refer to?

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'Ana' (against/back) + 'chron' (time) = anachronism, something misplaced in time or historically inaccurate.

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14. The Latin root 'dict' means to speak or say. Which word means to speak or pronounce officially?

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'Dict' (speak) + 'ate' = dictate, to speak authoritatively or pronounce with authority.

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15. The Greek root 'hydro' means water. Which word refers to the study of water?

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'Hydro' (water) + 'logy' (study) = hydrology, the scientific study of water and its properties.

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The Greek root 'graph' means to write or record. Which word uses this...
The Latin root 'port' means to carry. What does 'transport' mean?
The Greek root 'phon' relates to sound. Which word means fear of...
The Latin root 'duct' means to lead or guide. What does 'conduct'...
The Greek root 'morph' means form or shape. Which word means to change...
The Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' means to write. Which word means...
The Greek root 'tele' means distant or far. What does 'teleology'...
The Latin root 'cred' means to believe. Which word means lack of...
The Greek root 'path' means feeling or disease. What does 'empathy'...
The Latin root 'fac' or 'fect' means to make or do. Which word means...
The Greek root 'logos' means word or reason. What does 'dialogue'...
The Latin root 'vis' means to see. Which word means a sudden mental...
The Greek root 'chron' means time. What does 'anachronism' refer to?
The Latin root 'dict' means to speak or say. Which word means to speak...
The Greek root 'hydro' means water. Which word refers to the study of...
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