Root words: hydra, hydro, cyc, auto Flashcards
What does it mean if a person is hydrophobic?
They are fearful of water.
What does it mean if a plane is flying on autopilot?
It is flying itself.
What does it mean to have an autoimmune disease?
Your body is destroying itself because your immune system is not working.
What does it mean to hydrate yourself?
To drink water (or liquids containing water).
What does a cyclist do?
Ride a bike.
What does it mean to recycle a product, such as a glass bottle?
To clean the bottle, remelt it and make a new glass product out of it again.
What is a hydroplane?
A plane that can land on water.
What is hydrotherapy?
A treatment to ease your pain, done under water (usually warm or hot).
What is an automatic door?
A door that opens by itslef, without needing to be pushed.
What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
A biography is a story about someone’s life. When a person writes an autobiography, they are writing their OWN life story.
