Greek & Latin Roots Quiz 6

11 Questions | By J.baron | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 52

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1.

If “in” is Latin meaning “not” then based on your knowledge of the root word (dominus) what does the word indomitable mean?
- A.
  
  Impossible to stop or defeat
- B.
  
  Not useful in any way
- C.
  
  Possible to stop or defeat
- D.
  
  Having a difficult name to spell
2.

If “phage” is Greek meaning “to eat” then based on your knowledge of the root word (olig) what does the word oligophagous mean?
- A.
  
  Eating only a few specific kinds of food
- B.
  
  Eating all kinds of food
- C.
  
  Eating one’s own food
- D.
  
  Sending only a few specific kinds of food
3.

If “de” is Latin meaning “down” then based on your knowledge of the root word (scribo) what does the word describe mean?
- A.
  
  Writing when you feel sad
- B.
  
  Writing downward
- C.
  
  To tell in words about someone or something, including all the important characteristics, qualities, or events.
- D.
  
  Sending someone downward by hurting their feelings
4.

If “meter” means “to measure” then based on your knowledge of the root word (ped) what does the word pedometer mean?
- A.
  
  A device that measures your feet
- B.
  
  A device used to measure how many steps you take
- C.
  
  The moment before someone takes a step
- D.
  
  A device that is used to watch a baby’s first step
5.

What does the word “utility” mean?
- A.
  
  Useful, especially through being able to perform several functions.
- B.
  
  Functional rather than attractive.
- C.
  
  Denoting a player capable of playing in several different positions in a sport.
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

What does the word “nominate” mean?
- A.
  
  To yell someone’s name across the room
- B.
  
  To become a lord/master
- C.
  
  Keeping only a few
- D.
  
  Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.
7.

If “conceive” means “to form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind” then based on your knowledge of (pre) what does the word preconceive mean?
- A.
  
  Forming an idea or opinion after having the evidence for its truth or usefulness
- B.
  
  Sending someone the evidence for something’s truth or usefulness
- C.
  
  Naming the evidence for something’s truth or usefulness
- D.
  
  Forming an idea or opinion before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness
8.

If “sunkrasis” is Greek meaning “with mixture” then based on your knowledge of the root word (idios) what does the word idiosyncrasy mean?
- A.
  
  A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- B.
  
  Seeing someone acting in a strange way
- C.
  
  A mixture made of a few items
- D.
  
  A mixture of one’s own ingredients
9.

If “trans” means “to cross” then based on your knowledge of the root word (mitt) what does the word transmit mean?
- A.
  
  To send someone a cross
- B.
  
  To cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.
- C.
  
  To Send someone across a lake
- D.
  
  When a lord/master sends a gift
10.

If “circum” means “around” then based on your knowledge of the root word (spect) what does the word circumspect mean?
- A.
  
  Someone that is wary and unwilling to take risks.
- B.
  
  Someone that is writing in circles
- C.
  
  Someone that walks in circles
- D.
  
  Someone that only sees in circles