Root Word 1 Practice

What does the word "manacle" most likely mean?

• A type of tool used for labor

• A shackle for the hand; handcuff.

• A small handbook

• An ancient weapon used in battle

What does the word "emit" most likely mean?

• To absorb

• To send out or give off

• To hide

• To receive

What does the word "portage" most likely mean?

• A small harbor or dock for boats

• The act of carrying a boat or its cargo between navigable waters.

• A type of storm or strong wind near a harbor

• A festival or celebration held at a port city
  

What does the word "postscript" most likely mean?

• A note added to the end of a letter

• A medical procedure performed after a primary treatment

• 1. A written note at the beginning of a letter

• A type of musical notation

What does the word "biodegradable" most likely mean based on the root "bio"?

• Unable to decompose

• Capable of being broken down by living organisms

• Resistant to decay

• Made of synthetic materials

What does the word "malediction" most likely mean?

• A long-lasting negative influence or event

• A bad or harmful habit that is difficult to break

• A ritual for protection or good fortune

• A curse or a spoken word intended to bring harm.

What does the word "manifold" most likely mean?

• A machine part that filters liquids or gases

• A traditional ceremonial garment worn by leaders

• Having many parts or features; originally referring to something with many hands or components.

• A complex mathematical equation
  

What does the word "remittance" most likely mean?

• A sum of money sent as payment or a gift.

• A small tax or fee imposed on a transaction

• A type of penalty or fine imposed for breaking a rule

• A legal document outlining the terms of a contract

What does the word "export" most likely mean based on the root "port"?

• To import

• To send goods out of a country

• To store

• To consume

What does the word "circumscribe" most likely mean?

• To move freely around something in a circular motion

• To destroy or obliterate completely

• To rotate or spin around a central point

• To draw a line around; to limit or restrict something.