Day 17: Word Work: Roots - path, quer/quir/ques/quis, scend, voc

What is the definition of the word "pathological"?

• Related to the study of diseases

• Showing empathy or understanding

• A formal request

• To rise or move upward

Which of the following best defines "empathetic"?

• To ask for something formally

• Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• To rise or move upward

• Related to the study of diseases

What does the word "request" mean?

• To rise or move upward

• A formal or polite demand for something

• To speak or express something

• An investigation or inquiry

Identify the definition of "inquisition".

• A formal request

• An investigation or inquiry

• To rise or move upward

• Showing empathy or understanding

What does "ascend" mean?

• To rise or move upward

• To speak or express something

• To show empathy

• An investigation or inquiry

Which of the following is the correct definition of "condescend"?

• To rise or move upward

• To speak or express something

• To show feelings of superiority

• An investigation or inquiry

What does "vocalize" mean?

• To rise or move upward

• To speak or express something

• To show empathy

• An investigation or inquiry

What is the meaning of "evocation"?

• To rise or move upward

• The act of bringing or recalling a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind

• To show empathy

• An investigation or inquiry

Use the word "pathological" correctly in a sentence.

• Her empathetic nature made her a great friend.

• His pathological fear of germs made him wash his hands constantly.

• She made a request for more information.

• The inquisition was thorough and detailed.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "empathetic".

• The empathetic counselor listened to the student's problems.

• The request was denied by the manager.

• The inquisition was thorough and detailed.

• He ascended the mountain with ease.