Vocab Week 10 list A

What does the root "aster-" most likely mean in the word "asteroid"?

• Star

• Rock

• Space

• Planet

In "chronological," the root "chron-" suggests something related to:

• Writing

• Time

• Numbers

• Order

Which word using "centr-" means the middle point of a circle?

• Central

• Center

• Centrist

• Concentrate

The root "crit-" in "critical" relates to:

• Writing

• Judging

• Speaking

• Moving

What does "abyssal" suggest about something with the root "-byss-"?

• Very bright

• Very deep

• Very wide

• Very tall

In "disaster," what does "aster-" suggest about its original meaning?

• Bad luck

• Bad star

• Bad weather

• Bad day

The root "chron-" in "synchronize" suggests:

• Together

• Time

• Movement

• Sound

Which word using "centr-" means to focus on one thing?

• Centralize

• Concentrate

• Centennial

• Century

In "crisis," the root "crisi-" relates to:

• A turning point

• A happy moment

• A long period

• A quiet time

The root "-byss-" in "abyss" suggests:

• A mountain

• A valley

• A bottomless depth

• A wide space