Unit 1

Question 1

phototropic

Answer 1

photos, “light,” + tropein, “to turn” = to turn toward the light

(adj.) Tending to grow or move towards light

Question 2

phosphorescent

Answer 2

phos, “light,” + phorein, “to bear” = light-bearing

(adj.) Giving off light without heat

Question 3

photogenic

Answer 3

photos, “light,” + genic, “suitable for” = suitable for photographs

(adj.) Attractive in pictures or photographs

Question 4

lucid

Answer 4

(adj.) Easy to understand; clear

Question 5

elucidate

Answer 5

e, “from,” + lucis, “light” = to bring light from

(v.) To make clear by explaining

Question 6

translucent

Answer 6

trans, “through,” + lucis, “light” = light passing through

(adj.) Allowing light to pass through

Question 7

circumspect

Answer 7

circum, “around,” + spectum, “to look at” = looking around

(adj.) Careful; mindful of rules and consequences

Question 8

prospect

Answer 8

pro, “forward,” + spectum, “to look at” = looked forward to

(n.) That which is expected

Question 9

specter

Answer 9

(n.) A ghost or phantom

Question 10

invidious

Answer 10

in, “against,” + videre, “to see, to look” = to look against

(adj.) Hateful of spiteful

Question 11

providential

Answer 11

pro, “forward,” + videre, “ to see, to look” = to look forward

(adj.) Happening by good fortune

Question 12

improvise

Answer 12

in, “not,” + pro, “forward,” + visum, “to see, to look” = not seen in advance

(v.) To create without any forethought or preparation