Latin Roots 11-15

What is the meaning of the root dict-

• break

• cast, throw

• among, between

• say, speak, speech

• light, shine, source

What is the meaning of the root fract-, frag-

• break

• cast, throw

• among, between

• say, speak, speech

• light, shine, source

What is the meaning of the root inter-

• break

• cast, throw

• among, between

• say, speak, speech

• light, shine, source

What is the meaning of the root ject-

• break

• cast, throw

• among, between

• say, speak, speech

• light, shine, source

What is the meaning of the root lumin-

• break

• cast, throw

• among, between

• say, speak, speech

• light, shine, source

What does the word interval mean in the following sentence?

The concert had a 15-minute interval where the audience could stretch their legs and grab refreshments.

• a short break in the middle

• pause at the beginning

• a break at the end

• a long introduction

What does the word fracture mean in the following sentence?

After slipping on the ice, he felt a sharp pain in his wrist, and the X-ray later showed a small fracture in one of the bones.

• sprain

• piece

• break

• cut

What does the word dictate mean in the following sentence?

The manager began to dictate orders outlining exactly how the tasks should be completed by the end of the day.

• play

• record

• write

• speak

What does the word eject mean in the following sentence?

When the DVD got stuck in the player, she pressed the button to eject it, causing the disc to pop out of the machine.

• gently place

• force or throw out

• drop

• insert

What does the word illuminate mean in the following sentence?

The streetlights began to illuminate, casting a bright glow that lit up the dark road.

• blink

• shade

• buzz

• shine