Classical Roots B, Lesson 9-10

Which word suggests private thought?

• introspection

• repartee

• repose

• vigil

Answer explanation

Introspection: examination of ones own thoughts and feelings

Emily Dickinson, whose poetry focuses on God, death, and nature, devoted much time to _______.

• repose

• introspection

• repartee

• retrospect

Answer explanation

Introspection: examination of ones own thoughts and feelings

Peering about constantly at the entrance of its burrow, the lively meerkat is a(n) ________ guardian of its home.

• auspicious

• ostentatious

• vigilant

• visionary

Answer explanation

Vigilant: watchful; on the lookout for danger

The remains of Pharaoh Ramses II _______ in the Cairo Museum.

• repertoire

• vigilant

• repose

• refute

Answer explanation

Repose: a rest; a peaceful state

OR

to place trust in or expectations on something

OR

To rest

The witch in "Hansel and Gretel" owns a house made of cookies and candy for the ______ reason that she is sweet and kind, but actually it is because she wants to attract children so that she can eat them.

• ostensible

• visionary

• vigilant

• retrospect

Answer explanation

Ostensible: pretended; given an excuse, to conceal the real reason

Which word does NOT suggest use of the mind?

• improvise

• ostentatious

• speculate

• visionary

Answer explanation

Ostentatious: showy; intended to impress people

The plays of Tennessee Williams ________ the same themes over and over again: secrecy, frustration, and aguish.

• ostensible

• reiterate

• reticent

• retrospect

Answer explanation

Reiterate: to say over again

Beatrix Potter discovered lichen, until then an unidentified plant, while examining ________ of algae of fungi.

• introspections

• specimens

• sureveillances

• vigils

Answer explanation

Specimen: a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category

"The dozens" is an example of ________ in which the participants exchange witty insults.

• repartee

• introspection

• repertoire

• repose

Answer explanation

Repartee: a quick witty reply

OR

conversation characterized by such remarks

Which word has a root meaning that does NOT suggest sight?

• reticent

• spectrum

• surveillance

• vigilant

Answer explanation

Reticent: of a silent nature; reserved in manner