Greek and Latin Roots Quiz 31

Based on the meaning of dent-, an orthodontist is:

• A doctor who aligns teeth

• A scientist who studies rocks

• A nurse who gives medicine

Based on the meaning of mega-, a megalopolis is:

• A small town

• A vast urban area made of several cities

• A rural farming community

Based on the meaning of ped-, a quadruped is:

• An animal that hops

• A creature with four feet

• A bird with wings

Based on the meaning of over-, to overexert oneself means:

• To relax deeply

• To use too little effort

• To push oneself too hard physically or mentally

Based on the meaning of sub-, a subconscious thought is:

• A thought you're fully aware of

• A thought that occurs below your level of awareness

• A thought about time travel

Based on the meaning of dent-, dentifrice is used to:

• Style hair

• Clean teeth

• Polish shoes

Based on the meaning of ped-, a pedometer is used to:

• Measure heart rate

• Count steps taken on foot

• Track time spent sitting

Based on the meaning of over-, to overwhelm someone means:

• To make them feel bored

• To flood them with too much to handle

• To support them calmly

Based on the meaning of sub-, a subordinate is someone who is:

• Equal in rank

• Above in command

• Lower in rank or position

Based on the meaning of mega-, megafauna refers to:

• Tiny insects

• Large animals

• Plants that grow in water