Word Parts Set #4

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What does the word part 'impulse' mean?

Back

To urge or drive forward; a sudden strong desire to act.

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What does the word part 'abrasion' mean?

Back

To scrape or wear away a surface.

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What does the word part 'radiate' mean?

Back

To emit rays or waves; to spread out from a central point.

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What does the word part 'original' mean?

Back

The beginning or first form of something.

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What does the word part 'questionable' mean?

Back

Something that can be asked about or sought after; uncertain.

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What does the prefix 'im-' in 'impulse' indicate?

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It often means 'not' or 'in' but in this case, it is part of the root word.

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What does the root 'scrape' in 'abrasion' refer to?

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It refers to the action of removing material from a surface.

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What does the root 'radi' in 'radiate' mean?

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It means 'ray' or 'spoke', indicating light or energy spreading out.

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What does the prefix 'orig-' in 'original' signify?

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It signifies 'beginning' or 'source'.

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What does the root 'quest' in 'questionable' mean?

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It means 'to ask' or 'to seek'.