Unit 4 Greek/Latin Root Quiz

What does "dia" likely mean in the term "diaphanous"?

• Seemingly opaque

• Very colorful

• Showing through

• Reflective

What does the root "dia" imply in "diagonal"?

• Straight up and down

• Horizontal

• From corner to corner (across angles)

• Curved

What does the root "dia" generally mean?

• Against

• Through or across
  

• Before

• After

What does "port" likely mean in the term "deportation"?

• To carry away or remove from a country

• To bring into a country
  

• To welcome to a country

• To travel within a country

In the phrase "to comport oneself well," what does "port" imply?

• To dress fashionably or well

• To speak eloquently or in a polite tone

• To carry or bear oneself in a certain manner

• To travel frequently or visit places often

Based on the sentence "The reporter covered the story from the scene," what does "port" in "reporter" imply?

• Someone who invents news

• Someone who creates disinformation

• Someone who predicts events

• Someone who carries back information

In the phrase "ambient lighting," what does "ambi" imply about the lighting?

• It's very bright

• It's very dim

• It surrounds the area

• It's focused on one spot

In the sentence "The ambit of the investigation was quite broad," what does "amb" in "ambit" suggest?

• Limitation

• Center or focus

• Scope or boundary

• Result

What does the root "amb/ambi" generally mean?

• One

• Around

• None

• Half

In the sentence "The architect used CAD software to design the building," what does "tech" in "architect" (from Greek "arkhitekton") suggest?

• Builder

• Misunderstood artist

• Skilled craftsman

• Head manager