Roots Week 11

Question 1

-odont / dent-

Answer 1

tooth

Question 2

hypo- / hyp-

Answer 2

under / below / less than normal / deficient

Question 3

voc- / -voke

Answer 3

voice / call / speak

Question 4

dentistry

Answer 4

the occupation of a person who prevents and treats diseases of the teeth

Question 5

denture

Answer 5

the result of the artificial replacement of a tooth; a set of artificial teeth

Question 6

edentate

Answer 6

characterized by being without teeth

Question 7

odontopathy

Answer 7

a disease of the teeth or of their sockets

Question 8

orthodontics

Answer 8

the science and practicing of straightening teeth, often by using braces

Question 9

hyphen

Answer 9

a punctuation mark connecting two words or syllables, indicating they are under one voice

Question 10

hypochondria

Answer 10

a disease found under the ribs: in ancient times it was believed that depression was caused by illness of the upper abdomen; today, it is defined as an excessive preoccupation with one’s health

Question 11

hypoglycemia

Answer 11

a condition of the blood characterized by less than normal blood sugar levels

Question 12

hypotenuse

Answer 12

a side of a right triangle stretching under and opposite of the right angle

Question 13

hypoxia

Answer 13

a condition of the blood characterized by less than normal oxygen levels

Question 14

advocate

Answer 14

a person who is called to support or intercede for another; supporter

Question 15

evoke

Answer 15

to call out or produce; elicit; summon

Question 16

irrevocable

Answer 16

not capable of being called back; unable to be withdrawn or changed

Question 17

vocation

Answer 17

an occupation or profession occurring as the result of a calling

Question 18

vociferous

Answer 18

characterized by carrying or raising one’s voice; loud; noisy