Vocabulary and Word Identification Flashcards

Which word contains a Greek root meaning 'water'?

Answer: hydrant

'Hydrant' contains the Greek root 'hydr,' meaning water.

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling is called a:

Answer: homophone

Homophones are words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning, like 'their' and 'there.'

In the phrase 'a plethora of options,' what does 'plethora' mean?

Answer: an excess or very large amount

'Plethora' means an overabundance or excessive quantity of something.

Which definition best fits the word 'excerpt' in a language arts context?

Answer: A short passage taken from a longer text

An excerpt is a selected passage or quotation taken from a larger text.

Which word correctly uses the suffix '-ful' to mean 'full of'?

Answer: careful

The suffix '-ful' means full of; 'careful' means full of care or attentive.

The word 'ambivalent' is best described as feeling:

Answer: mixed or uncertain feelings about something

'Ambivalent' means having conflicting feelings or being uncertain between two opposing views.

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'coerce'?

Answer: She tried to coerce him into signing the contract by threatening him.

'Coerce' means to force or pressure someone into doing something, often through threats.