Unit 3

Question 0

Both sides; around

Root word

Answer 0

Ambi-

Question 1

1. Doubtful or uncertain, especially from being obscure or indistinct
2. Unclear in meaning because of being understandable in more than one way

Answer 1

Ambiguous

Question 2

Existing or present on all sides

Answer 2

Ambient

Question 3

The range or limit covered by something (such as a law)

Answer 3

Ambit

Question 4

On, over; attached to

Root word

Answer 4

Epi-

Question 5

The final section after the main part of a play or book

Answer 5

Epilogue

Question 6

A plant that obtains its nutrients from the air and the rain and usually grows on another plant for support

Answer 6

Epiphyte

Question 7

An inscription on a grave or tomb in memory of one buried there

Answer 7

Epitaph

Question 8

1. A descriptive word or phrase occurring with or in place of the name of a person or thing
2. An insulting or demanding word or phrase

Answer 8

Epithet

Question 9

Below/under

Root word

Answer 9

Hyp/hypo

Question 10

A person overly concerned with his/her own health who often suffers from delusions of physical disease

Answer 10

Hypochondriac

Question 11

Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood

Answer 11

Hypoglycemia

Question 12

1. Holding opposite feelings and attitudes at the same time toward someone or something
2. Continually wavering between opposites or alternate courses of action

Answer 12

Ambivalent

Question 13

1. Involving an assumption made for the sake of argument or for further investigation/study
2. Imagined for purposes of example

Answer 13

Hypothetical

Question 14

Warm

Root word

Answer 14

Therm/thermo

Question 15

1. Of, relating to, or caused by heat

2. Designed to insulate in order to retain body heat

Answer 15

Thermal

Question 16

Physics that deals with the mechanical actions or relations of heat

Answer 16

Thermodynamics

Question 17

Of or relating to the changes in the nucleus of atoms with low atomic weight; such as hydrogen, that require a very high temperature to begin

Answer 17

Thermonuclear

Question 18

The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of onetime of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature

Answer 18

British thermal unit

Question 19

Subnormal temperature of the body

Answer 19

Hypothermia

Question 20

Many

Root word

Answer 20

Poly-

Question 21

1. One who can speak or write several in languages

2. Having or using several languages

Answer 21

Polyglot

Question 22

A chemical compound formed by a reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules with repeating structural units

Answer 22

Polymer

Question 23

An instrument for recording changes in several bodily functions at the same time; lie detector

Answer 23

Polygraph

Question 24

First | Root word

Answer 24

Prim-

Question 25

Basic or primitive

Answer 25

Primal

Question 26

1. A small book for teaching children to read | 2. A small introductory book on a subject

Answer 26

Primer

Question 27

1. A sea invertebrate that has a mouth opening at one end surrounded by stinging tentacles 2. A growth projecting from a mucous membrane, as on the colon or vocal cords

Answer 27

Polyp

Question 28

1. First created or developed | 2. Existing in or from the very beginning

Answer 28

Primordial

Question 29

Same or similar | Root word

Answer 29

Hom/homo-

Question 30

Or of two or more words pronounced and/or spelled alike but different in meaning

Answer 30

Homonym

Question 31

1. Of the same or a similar kind | 2. Of uniform structure or composition throughout

Answer 31

Homogeneous

Question 32

Any member of the group of animals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys

Answer 32

Primate

Question 33

1. To treat (milk) so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating on top 2. To change something so that its parts are the same or similar

Answer 33

Homogenize

Question 34

Apart | Root word

Answer 34

Dis-

Question 35

To convince someone not to do something

Answer 35

Dissuade

Question 36

To cause to be confused or lost

Answer 36

Disorient

Question 37

1. To cause to seem dishonest or untrue | 2. To damage the reputation of

Answer 37

Discredit

Question 38

To force out of a place, especially a place of rest, hiding, or defense

Answer 38

Dislodge

Question 39

Developing from the same or similar part of a remote ancestor

Answer 39

Homologous

Question 40

*Marked by an attack or an opponents character rather than by an answer to the arguments made or the issues raised

Answer 40

Ad hominem

Question 41

* 1. A trusted friend or personal representative | 2. The opposite side of a personality

Answer 41

Alter ego

Question 42

*Being such in practice or effect, although not formally recognized; actual

Answer 42

De facto

Question 43

*Something given or received for something else

Answer 43

Quid pro quo

Question 44

*Done, made, or formulated after the fact

Answer 44

Ex post facto

Question 45

*Formed or used for a particular purpose or for immediate needs

Answer 45

Ad hoc

Question 46

*A usual way of doing something

Answer 46

Modus operandi

Question 47

* 1. A practical compromise or arrangement that is acceptable to all concerned 2. A way of life

Answer 47

Modus vivendi