Latin & Greek Roots - Complete Definitions

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1. What does ERG, URG stand for?

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ERG stands for Extraordinary Rendition Group, and URG stands for Universal Resource Graph, which do not have any inherent connection to work. Therefore, the correct answer is 'work', as ERG and URG are commonly associated with this concept in various contexts.

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Explore the foundational elements of the English language by delving into Latin and Greek roots. This quiz enhances vocabulary and comprehension by teaching the origin and meaning of... see moreessential roots, crucial for academic success and effective communication. see less

2. What does VIG stand for?

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VIG in this context means to be lively and energetic.

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3. IG, AG, ACT, EG

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The correct answer is formed by taking the first letter of each word in the sequence (IG = do, AG = drive, ACT = act), with each subsequent word increasing in length by one letter.

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4. What do POS and PON stand for?

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POS and PON are typically used as abbreviations for 'to place' and 'to put', respectively.

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5. STAN, STAT.

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The correct answer refers to the actions of standing and setting something upright, while the incorrect answers do not have a direct connection to the original question.

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6. THES, THET.

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The correct answer provides the present participle form 'placing' and the past participle form 'having been placed' for the verb 'place'. The incorrect answers either do not provide the correct forms of the verb or mix different tenses.

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7. CEPT, CIP, CEIVE.

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The correct answer is 'to take, seize' as the given words CEPT, CIP, CEIVE relate to actions of taking or seizing something. The other options do not match the pattern displayed in the question.

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8. HAB, HIB.

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The question refers to the meanings of the Latin roots 'HAB' and 'HIB', which translate to 'to have, hold' and 'to have a home, dwell' respectively.

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9. What does DIT stand for?

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DIT stands for "Donner In Time," a shorthand term often used in transportation or logistics to indicate the act of giving or delivering goods.

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10. What is the meaning of the word DON?

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The correct meaning of the word DON is to give or gift, not to wear, eat, or sleep.

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11. What does SANCT mean?

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The correct answer 'holy' refers to something that is regarded as sacred or divine. The incorrect answers 'evil', 'happy', and 'lonely' do not have the same meaning as 'holy'.

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12. What is the correct translation of the acronym DEI?

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DEI stands for 'Deus Est In!,' which is Latin for 'God is within.'

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13. What is the correct word that replaces 'THE'?

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The word 'THE' can be replaced by the word 'god' in certain contexts, such as in literature or poetic writing, to convey a sense of reverence or significance.

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14. CAST, CHAST.

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In this question, the correct answer can be derived by rearranging the letters in CAST to form the word 'ACTS'. In a similar manner, rearranging the letters in CHAST results in 'CHAOS'. The opposite of chaos is often considered to be pure, hence 'pure' is the correct answer.

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15. What is another word for HUM?

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The word 'HUM' can refer to the sound of a steady deep sound, which can be associated with the ground or earth.

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16. What is the meaning of the word 'STELL'?

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The word 'STELL' translates to 'star' in English. It is often used in astronomical contexts to refer to celestial objects that emit light and are seen as points in the night sky.

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17. What does ASTR stand for?

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ASTR is a common abbreviation for 'astronomy', which is the study of stars, galaxies, planets, and other celestial objects in the universe. Therefore, the correct answer is 'star'.

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18. NEB, NIMB

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The question provides a clue where rearranging the letters gives the word 'BEN', 'BINM' respectively. When these words are read backwards, they form the word 'NEB' and 'NIMB', which when combined form the word 'NIMB'. The correct answer 'cloud' fits the pattern of rearranging and reversing letters to reveal the word.

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19. CELES.

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The word 'CELES' translates to 'sky' in English. The other options - 'earth', 'ocean', and 'mountain' - do not match the translation of the original question.

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20. What is another word for TERR?

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TERR is a Latin root meaning 'earth,' which is reflected in the correct answer choices provided.

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21. CURS, COURSE.

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The word 'curs' is related to 'run' and 'course' typically refers to a path taken, which aligns with the action of running.

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22. What is the meaning of the word CELER?

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The word CELER means fast, swift, or quick in English. The incorrect options provided are antonyms of fast, highlighting the opposite meanings.

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23. What does the word 'VOLA' mean?

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The correct answer is 'to fly' as the word 'VOLA' is derived from the Latin word 'volare' which means 'to fly'.

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24. What does the abbreviation MOV stand for?

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The correct answer is 'to move'. The abbreviation MOV in this context stands for 'to move' and is commonly used in programming and data processing to signify the action of transferring data from one location to another.

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25. What does the term 'FUG' mean?

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The term 'FUG' is commonly used to mean 'to flee', not as the other options suggest.

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26. VAL, VAIL.

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The correct answer refers to the definition of the word 'val/vail' which means to be strong.

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27. What does the term 'FORT' typically represent?

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The term 'FORT' is commonly associated with the concept of strength or power, rather than representing a physical structure like a castle or monetary value.

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28. What does the abbreviation 'DUR' stand for?

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The correct answer 'tough, hard, to last' describes the meaning of the abbreviation 'DUR', which is often used to denote durability or strength in various contexts.

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29. What does ROB stand for?

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ROB is an acronym that stands for oak and strength. It does not stand for any of the other incorrect answers provided.

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30. What does SOLID mean in the context of software development?

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SOLID is an acronym that stands for Single Responsibility Principle, Open/Closed Principle, Liskov Substitution Principle, Interface Segregation Principle, and Dependency Inversion Principle. These principles help developers create more readable, maintainable, and scalable code.

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What does ERG, URG stand for?
What does VIG stand for?
IG, AG, ACT, EG
What do POS and PON stand for?
STAN, STAT.
THES, THET.
CEPT, CIP, CEIVE.
HAB, HIB.
What does DIT stand for?
What is the meaning of the word DON?
What does SANCT mean?
What is the correct translation of the acronym DEI?
What is the correct word that replaces 'THE'?
CAST, CHAST.
What is another word for HUM?
What is the meaning of the word 'STELL'?
What does ASTR stand for?
NEB, NIMB
CELES.
What is another word for TERR?
CURS, COURSE.
What is the meaning of the word CELER?
What does the word 'VOLA' mean?
What does the abbreviation MOV stand for?
What does the term 'FUG' mean?
VAL, VAIL.
What does the term 'FORT' typically represent?
What does the abbreviation 'DUR' stand for?
What does ROB stand for?
What does SOLID mean in the context of software development?
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