Word List 47*

Question 1

Root meaning first

Answer 1

prim/princ

Question 2

(n) any of the highest or first order mammals with advanced brains and thumbs; this includes humans, monkeys, and lemurs

Answer 2

primate

Question 3

(adj) from long ago or first times

Answer 3

primitive

Question 4

(n) a small state or country ruled by a prince

Answer 4

principality

Question 5

(n) a first “truth”; a truth that is the foundation of other truths

Answer 5

principle

Question 6

Root meaning follow

Answer 6

sequ/sec

Question 7

(n) a continuous or connected series; the following of one thing after another

Answer 7

sequence

Question 8

(adj) following one after the other

Answer 8

consecutive

Question 9

(adj) overly eager to get attention from someone you are “following” because you think they are important

Answer 9

obsequious

Question 10

(v) to harass or punish someone; to “follow through” on someone to cause harm

Answer 10

persecute

Question 11

(n) a group of people who follow the same beliefs

Answer 11

sect

Question 12

(v) to remove from public use or view; “to keep from being followed”

Answer 12

sequester

Question 13

(adv) coming or following after or later

Answer 13

subsequently

Question 14

(adj) looking at someone or something and feeling a lack of doubt or trust

Answer 14

suspicious