Exploring Root Words and Meanings

What does the root word "spect" mean?

• build

• look

• write

• move

Which root word means "see"?

• vis

• dict

• port

• gress

What is the meaning of the root "dict"?

• move

• speak

• write

• breathe

Which word uses the root "struct"?

• structure

• vision

• inspire

• gesture

If "vert" means "turn or change direction", what does "convert" most likely mean?

• to build something

• to turn or change something

• to write something

• to see something

Which root word means "make/do/cause"?

• fac/fic/fect

• scribe

• cite

• port

What does the root "scribe" mean?

• to breathe

• to write

• to move

• to see

Which word means "to show something visually"?

• graph

• press

• cite

• port

If "press" means "push or force", what does "compress" mean?

• to build up

• to push together

• to write down

• to see clearly

What does the root "gress" mean?

• move/go/step

• cut or divide

• stand or stay

• carry