Vocabulary Quiz On SAT Root Words II
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"Cresc" or"Cret" as in "Crescendo"
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Rise
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Grow
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Music
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Loud
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Muted
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"Culp" as in "Culprit"
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Person or man
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Well or good
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Blame or fault
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Have or hold
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Do or done
Correct Answer
A. Blame or faultExplanation
The word "culp" is related to the word "culprit," which refers to a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing. "Blame or fault" is the closest meaning to "culp" in this context, as it implies holding someone accountable for their actions or finding them responsible for a mistake or offense.Rate this question:
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"Curr" or "Curs" as in "Cursive"
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Run
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Round
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Swear
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Money
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Scroll
Correct Answer
A. RunExplanation
The word "run" is the only option that contains the letters "curr" or "curs" as in "cursive". The other words do not have these specific letter combinations.Rate this question:
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"De" as in "Depart"
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Leave, go
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Undone, unravel
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Before, previous
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Down, out, apart
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In, on, into
Correct Answer
A. Down, out, apartExplanation
The word "de" in "depart" is used to indicate movement or separation. It can mean "down," "out," or "apart" in this context. It suggests that when someone departs, they are moving away from a place or separating from a group.Rate this question:
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"Dec" as in "December"
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Ten, tenth
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Cold, chilly
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Final, end
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Quiz, test
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Twelve, twelfth
Correct Answer
A. Ten, tenthExplanation
The given words "ten" and "tenth" are related to each other in the same way as "Dec" and "December". "Ten" is the numerical form of the word "tenth", just like "Dec" is the abbreviated form of the word "December". Both pairs represent the same concept but in different forms.Rate this question:
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"Dem" or "Demo" as in "Democracy"
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Vote
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Government
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Show
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Group
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People
Correct Answer
A. PeopleExplanation
The word "Dem" or "Demo" is commonly used as a prefix in words like "Democracy" which refers to a system of government where power is vested in the people. In this context, "people" is the correct answer as it aligns with the concept of democracy where the ultimate authority rests with the citizens who exercise their power through voting. The other options like "government," "show," and "group" do not accurately represent the essence of democracy.Rate this question:
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"Dia" as in "diamond"
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Shine
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Cut
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Sharp
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Across
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Round
Correct Answer
A. AcrossExplanation
The word "across" is the correct answer because it is the only word that is related to the word "shine" in the given list. "Across" implies movement or position from one side to another, which can be associated with the way light shines or moves across a surface. The other words in the list, such as "cut," "sharp," and "round," do not directly relate to the concept of shining.Rate this question:
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"Dic" or "Dict" as in "Indict"
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Speak
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Charge
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Order
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Write
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Book
Correct Answer
A. SpeakExplanation
The word "indict" means to formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime. When we look at the options provided, "speak" seems to be the most suitable explanation for the word "Dic" or "Dict" as it implies the act of verbalizing or expressing accusations or charges against someone. The other options like "charge," "order," "write," and "book" do not directly relate to the concept of making accusations or charges.Rate this question:
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"Dis", "Die", or "Di" as in "Disturb"
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Uneven
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In, on, into
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Confused
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Messy or unorganized
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Not, apart, away
Correct Answer
A. Not, apart, awayExplanation
The given words "Dis", "Die", or "Di" are prefixes that can be added to words to change their meaning. In the context of the word "Disturb", the prefix "Dis" means "not", "apart", or "away". Therefore, the correct answer is "not, apart, away".Rate this question:
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"Doc" or "Doct" as in "Document"
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Paper
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Heal
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Facts
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Teach
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Accept
Correct Answer
A. TeachExplanation
The word "Doc" or "Doct" is often used as an abbreviation for "Doctor" or "Doctorate," indicating someone who has completed advanced studies and is knowledgeable in a specific field. In this context, the word "teach" is the most appropriate answer as it aligns with the idea of imparting knowledge and expertise, which is typically associated with doctors or individuals who hold doctorate degrees.Rate this question:
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