"Astr" Root Words Practice

Choose the definition for the root word "astr"

• star

• astrid

• astronaut

• stain

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a symbol that is used in printed text, sometimes to tell someone to read a note that can be found at the bottom of the page

• asterisk

• asteroid

• astronomer

• astronaut

• astronomical

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a person who travels into outer space in a spacecraft

• astronaut

• asterisk

• asteroid

• astronomer

• astronomical

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a minor planet; one of thousands of small bodies that circle the sun

• asteroid

• asterisk

• astronomer

• astronaut

• astronomical

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extremely large; of or relating to astronomy

• astronomical

• astronomer

• astronaut

• asteroid

• asterisk

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a person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in outer space

• astronomer

• astronaut

• astronomical

• asteroid

• asterisk

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asterisk

• star

• figure

• diamond

• circle

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astronomer

• scientist

• astrologist

• biologist

• intern

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astronaut

• cosmonaut

• aquanaut

• walker

• pilot

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asteroid

• celestial rock

• sun

• comet

• moon