Review of Greek and Latin Roots 1-10

Review of Greek and Latin Roots 1-10 Test Tomorrow, August 17th, 2010

Directions for Numbers One through Ten:For each of the following roots, write ONLY the definition. (Do not copy the root.)

ambi • ac • ag • alb • amphi • agr • acr • am • alter • alg

ambi: both/around • ac: harsh/sharp/bitter • ag: act/do/impel • alb: white • amphi: both/around • agr: field • acr: harsh/sharp/bitter • am: to lvoe • alter: other • alg: pain

Directions for Numbers Eleven through Fifteen:As you read the following statements, look for clues related to the roots we’ve studied and try to predict which root will be used. Then examine the multiple-choice answers to find the word that utilizes that root.

11. Any small, non-acid soluble (i.e. non-carbonate, non-siliceous) organic structure that cannot otherwise be accounted for is classified as an __________. • acritarch • alginate • amphiolitic • albuminuria

12. ____________ is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. • acetification • agrestalization • hyperalgesia • disambiguation

13. A movement for equitable distribution of land and for land-ownership reform is known as ______. • albinoticism • agrarianism • ovalbuminism • agentivism

14. ____________ is a pathological condition wherein a certain protein is present in the urine, causing it to turn white. • acuasia • agrestuasia • proambilesia • albuminuria

15. To be __________ etymologically is “to go around” shaking hands to obtain votes for political office. • ambitious • acritarchical • enamored • agentive

Directions for Numbers Sixteen through Twenty-Five:Read each of the following words, then write down the root we’ve studied that it contains and its definition.

Amiable • Amphidiploids • Acuate • Agentive • Albinotic • Amphiolitic • Ambiguating • Agrestal • Ovalbumin • Innamorati

Amiable: am—to love • Amphidiploids: amphi—both, around • Acuate: ac—harsh, sharp, bitter • Agentive: ag—to act, do, impel • Albinotic: alb—white • Amphiolitic: amphi—both, around • Ambiguating: ambi—both, around • Agrestal: agr—field • Ovalbumin: alb—white • Innamorati: am—to love

Directions for Numbers Twenty-Six through Thirty-Five:For each of the following definitions, write the correct root. (Don’t repeat any root.)

white • other • harsh • field • do • bitter • around • to love • both • pain

White—alb • Other—alter • Harsh—ac or acr • Field—agr • Do—ag • Bitter—ac or acr • Around—ambi or amphi • To love—am • Both—ambi or amphi • Pain—alg

Review of Greek and Latin Roots 1-10

Review of Greek and Latin Roots 1-10

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