Unit 7 WOD Quiz Flashcards
Abrasive
Harsh; rough (adj)
Abscond
To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself (v)
Abound
To exist in great quantities or numbers (v)
Abhor
To detest thoroughly (v)
Abstemious
Sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking (adj)
What does the root word AB mean?
Away from
Which words derive from the root AB?
Abrasive, abscond, abound, abhor, and abstemious
Discreet
Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior (adj)
Ascertain
To find out something for certain (v)
Discern
To perceive; to detect differences (v)
What do the root words CERNO, CERNERE, CREVI, and CRETUM mean?
to seperate, to sift, to decide
Which words derive from the root words CERNO, CERNERE, CREVI, and CRETUM?
Discreet, discern, and ascertain
Infraction
A violation especially of the law (n)
Infringe
To go beyond set limits (typically used with the words “on” or “upon) verb
Suffrage
The right to vote, or a vote itself (n)
What do the root words FRANGO,FRANGERE, FREGI, FRACTUM mean?
To break
Which words derive from the root words FRANGO,FRANGERE, FREGI, FRACTUM?
Infraction, infringe, and suffrage