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Words Derived from "Manu" Root Quiz

#1

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'pertaining to the hand'?

Manual
Explanation

Involving physical effort

#2

What does the word 'manacle' mean?

A device for handcuffing
Explanation

A device for handcuffing

#3

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'a handwritten or typed piece of literature'?

Manuscript
Explanation

A person who writes a manuscript

#4

What does the word 'manicure' mean?

A cosmetic treatment for the hands and nails
Explanation

A cosmetic treatment for the hands and nails

#5

What does the word 'mannequin' mean?

A model of the human body used for displaying clothes
Explanation

A model of the human body used for displaying clothes

#6

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'to handle or control in a skillful manner'?

Maneuver
Explanation

To perform or cause to perform in a particular way in order to achieve a certain result

#7

What does the word 'mandate' mean?

A formal command or instruction
Explanation

A formal command or instruction

#8

What does the word 'emancipate' mean?

To free from restraint or influence
Explanation

To free from restraint or influence

#9

What does the word 'manifold' mean?

Many and various
Explanation

Many and various

#10

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'a formal decree or command'?

Mandate
Explanation

A formal decree or command

#11

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'a person who controls or directs a group of people'?

Manager
Explanation

A person who controls or directs a group of people

#12

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'to make by hand or machine, especially with skill'?

Manufacture
Explanation

To make by hand or machine, especially with skill

#13

What does the word 'manumit' mean?

To release from slavery
Explanation

To release from slavery

#14

What does the word 'manubrium' refer to?

A bone in the chest
Explanation

A bone in the chest

#15

Which word derived from the root 'manu' means 'to control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously'?

Manipulate
Explanation

To control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously

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