81 questions
Stellar, solar, and lunar all describe objects that can be found where?
in caelō
in silvā
in rīvō
in forō
Why would a worker typically receive a bonus?
Their work was late.
Their work was average.
Their work needed correction.
Their work was good.
The French word mère, the Spanish word madre, and the English word matron ultimately all derive from what Latin word?
marītus
māter
mare
magister
Based on its Latin root, some items found in storage can be called antiques because they are _____ .
valuable
old
dirty
broken
What type of classmate would be described as magniloquent?
one who writes straightforward essays
one who brings expensive gifts for the teacher
one who tries to impress using lofty speech
one who copies the work of others
What is the meaning of the Latin verb gustāre from which gustatory, gusto, and disgust are all derived?
to taste
to smell
to feel
to see
October, octet, and octave are all related to the Latin word for
eye
ocean
eight
music
When sailors circumnavigate an island, they sail
across it
around it
through it
under it
According to its Latin root, a laboratory is a place for
hiding items
washing
working
storing food
Which Latin word gives us the English words decompose, expound, expository, and opponent?
possum
pōnō
poscō
portō
The impending rain discouraged the tourists. Using Latin etymology, how would you describe the rain?
heavy
about to occur
cold
much needed
What is a meaning of the Latin preposition found as a prefix in the words succinct, suffer, subjugate, and suspension?
in front of
again
on top of
under
Based on its Latin root, a constellation is a group of
birds
islands
stars
ships
Fabulous, fable, and fib are all related to the Latin word for a
story
spectacle
valuable object
library
Innovation, novelty, and renovate all derive from the Latin word meaning
make
new
nine
know
Salt is a solute that dissolves in a solvent such as water to form a solution. What is the meaning of the Latin verb from which solute, dissolves, solvent, and solution derive?
loosen
create
lead
answer
The prefix “se-” as seen in seclude, segregate, and separate means
apart
over
again
into
The English words sponsor, spouse, and responsible, as well as the Roman ceremony of Spōnsālia, all derive from the Latin word meaning to
challenge
remove
fear
promise
Students attend a naval institute to learn about
anatomy
agriculture
sculpting
ships
Based on the word’s Latin root, a portable device is easy to
carry
throw
find
use
The students and the teacher developed a tacit understanding of proper classroom behavior. Based on your knowledge of Latin, what does the word tacit mean?
written
unchanging
formal
unspoken
The Latin ending –tās, as found in hūmānitās, lībertās, and pietās, yields what ending in English?
-ty
-ane
-ous
-tion
Your colleague is quite belligerent.
knowledgeable
loud
aggressive
lazy
Adequate, equivocate, and equinox all derive from the Latin word meaning
equal
valuable
horse
self
The English words extend, contender, and tension come from the Latin word meaning to
stretch
roll
lift
remove
The derivatives cognate, innate, and nature all come from the Latin verb meaning
enter
think
swim
be born
The tourists observed the undulating palm trees.
growing
noble
waving
graceful
The words were audible all over the building. Audible comes from the Latin verb meaning to
see
hear
write
read
The concert was magnificent.
long
great
crowded
boring
The English words aqueduct, introduce, and deductive all derive from the Latin verb meaning to
touch
teach
lead
trade
The Latin word for eye gives us which of the following derivatives?
capital
orator
binoculars
pectoral
What is the meaning of the Latin word from which we derive the English words hesitate, inherent, and adhesive?
pull
consider
remove
stick
Influence, fluent, and superfluous all derive from the Latin verb meaning to
march
pay
trade
flow
The scholar’s elocution delighted her audience.
allusions
brevity
sense of humor
style of speaking
The student’s attitude was deleterious to her success.
beneficial
essential
harmful
superfluous
Based on the Latin root, a person ambling through the woods is
clearing a trail
hunting animals
walking the paths
calling to a friend
The teacher said, “That’s a novel idea!” Novel means
wise
bad
dangerous
new
The letter was illegible, meaning that it was not able to be
written
sealed
read
seen
Based on its Latin root, which English word literally means, “to reduce to nothing”?
reanimate
annihilate
decapitate
defenestrate
The English words eject, trajectory, and objective come from the Latin word that means to
take
touch
travel
throw
The clients asked the builder for elucidation regarding the architectural plans.
praise
extra help
special treatment
clarification
The English words egregious, gregarious, and congregate derive from the Latin word meaning
flock
choice
treasure
building
Based on the Latin root, who would be considered urbane?
sailor
city dweller
shepherd
nymph
The malevolent king lived in a castle at the top of the mountain.
old
wise
faithful
evil
The words debit, indebted, and debt derive from the Latin word meaning
allow
owe
work
plan
Take your time and think about the irrevocable decision you are about to make!
unjustified
unwise
unfortunate
unalterable
At the root of the words innate, renaissance, and nascent is the Latin verb nāscor meaning
to obtain
to tell
to be born
to be able
Conclusion, inclusive, secluded, and clause are all derivatives of the Latin verb which means
yield
think
seize
close
What Latin word is the root of the English words consumption, presume, and résumé?
sum
summus
surgō
sūmō
Cleopatra was multilingual.
a lover of many cultures
a speaker of many languages
a citizen of many countries
woman of many facial expressions
The farmers could not inhabit the rocky coastal area.
protect
plow
clean up
live in
Insurgent and resurrection derive from the Latin verb meaning to
rise
attack
flow
give birth to
If a friend says that a certain chain of stores is ubiquitous, you know that the stores in this chain are
expensive
crowded
everywhere
spacious
What Latin verb is the root of the English words relate, reference, and translation?
faciō
lavō
laudō
ferō
The sound of a dulcimer ought to be
sweet
scary
confusing
harsh
Which of the following words literally means “to unfold”?
exonerate
excoriate
explicate
exhilarate
During the summer, we had become accustomed to taking postprandial naps. The naps were taken after
lunch
work
swimming
reading
What is the meaning of the Latin verb at the root of attainment, contingency, and contact?
cover
be silent
touch
try
The long snout and watchful eyes of the creature made it appear lupine.
cat-like
goose-like
wolf-like
cow-like
The youth left home in search of pecuniary rewards.
education
money
freedom
adventure
Transmission, missile, and emit are all English derivatives of the Latin verb that means to
remain
move
warn
send
The English word pejorative derives from the Latin adjective meaning
worse
greater
smaller
more
The announcement directed people to move to the nearest place of egress.
entrance
exit
assembly
safety
The paucity of evidence affected the outcome of the trial.
abundance
lack
weight
mediocrity
The English words independent, pendulum, and suspend all come from the Latin word meaning to
fold
hang
lift
excite
If your older sister says your behavior is puerile, she means you are
childish
sad
clever
sick
Based on your knowledge of Latin, the purpose of a convocation is to
give people news
assign people to help
call people together
ask people their opinion
Intimidate and timorous are derived from the Latin verb which means
see
cry
fear
sleep
Despite his best efforts, the negotiator was not able to ameliorate the hostage situation.
document
improve
escape
observe
Before beginning the church service, the priest put on his vestments, which are a special type of
clothing
hat
medallion
ring
The English words adjunct, conjugation, and junction all derive from the Latin word meaning
drive
build
send
join
How do bats show that they are lucifugous creatures?
They live in colonies.
They avoid daylight
They have wings.
They eat insects.
The student looked forward to his summer job as factotum at the public library. A factotum is one who
is not paid
works part time
is the last to leave in the evening
does everything
The English derivatives olfactory and redolent relate to one's sense of
touch
taste
smell
sight
The school board suggested innovative ways to improve the overcrowded conditions in the schools.
interesting
new
expensive
simple
Her grandmother's vitality was lessened by illness.
energy for living
ability to see
interest in politics
love of friends
The English words regal, regent, and regime all derive from the Latin verb meaning
plow
rule
build
read
The expression on the mother’s face revealed her prescience of her son’s plans.
fear
appreciation
ignorance
foreknowledge
At the root of the words hibernate, aestival, and vernal are Latin words relating to
animals
oceans
trees
seasons
The English words diffuse, confound, refund, and effusive all derive from the the same Latin verb meaning to
pour
pollute
establish
perform
Recognize, cognition, and notice all derive from the Latin verb meaning
know
find
tell
take