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What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

Generous

Explanation

Showing kindness and goodwill; charitable.

What does the word root 'bio' refer to?

Life

Explanation

Related to living organisms or the study of living organisms.

The word 'omniscient' is derived from the Latin root 'omni,' which means:

All

Explanation

Relating to having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding.

The word 'auditory' is related to which sense?

Hearing

Explanation

Relating to the sense of hearing.

The word 'ephemeral' is derived from the Greek root 'ephemeros,' which means:

Temporary

Explanation

Lasting for a very short time; short-lived.

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'spect' meaning 'to see'?

Respect

Explanation

To have admiration or esteem for someone or something.

What is the word root that means 'earth' or 'soil'?

Geo

Explanation

Relating to the Earth or the science of geology.

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'duc' meaning 'to lead'?

Conduct

Explanation

The way in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation.

What is the word root that means 'water'?

Aqua

Explanation

Relating to water or the aquatic environment.

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Which word is formed from the Greek root 'anthropos,' meaning 'human'?

Anthropology

Explanation

The scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, culture, and societies.

#11

From which language does the word root 'phil' come, meaning 'love' or 'fondness'?

Greek

Explanation

Relating to a love or fondness for something, often a subject of study or a hobby.

#12

What is the word root that means 'heat'?

Thermo

Explanation

Relating to heat or temperature.

#13

From which language does the word root 'tele' come, meaning 'distant'?

Greek

Explanation

Relating to things that are distant or far away.

#14

What is the word root that means 'light'?

Lum

Explanation

Relating to light or the emission of light.

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From which language does the word root 'crypto' come, meaning 'hidden' or 'secret'?

Greek

Explanation

Relating to something that is hidden or secret.

Word Roots or Word Stems Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

What does the word root 'bio' refer to?

The word 'omniscient' is derived from the Latin root 'omni,' which means:

The word 'auditory' is related to which sense?

The word 'ephemeral' is derived from the Greek root 'ephemeros,' which means:

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin root 'spect' meaning 'to see'?

What is the word root that means 'earth' or 'soil'?

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'duc' meaning 'to lead'?

What is the word root that means 'water'?

Which word is formed from the Greek root 'anthropos,' meaning 'human'?

From which language does the word root 'phil' come, meaning 'love' or 'fondness'?

What is the word root that means 'heat'?

From which language does the word root 'tele' come, meaning 'distant'?

What is the word root that means 'light'?

From which language does the word root 'crypto' come, meaning 'hidden' or 'secret'?

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