Derivative Practice 1

Boost your English vocabulary! Practice words with Latin roots and contextual meaning.

Match the English word with its Latin connection tenacious able to hold onto an idea, from tenet static not moving; from stare-to stand ludicrous so foolish; from ludere-to play January door to the new year; from ianua pedestrian someone who walks-from pedes, feet audition the act of hearing, from audire diction choice of words-from dicit volition the power of choosing what you want; from volo Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 1. The raccoon made a nocturnal appearance when it was dark!2. If you are a somnambulist, you are a sleep walker.3. Nick, Joe and Kevin show fraternaldevotion! (Jonas...).4. If you are procrastinating, you are waiting until tomorrow-or later!!5. When the teacher finished, the sad story, the girl's face revealed her misery.6. Urban life in New York City is tough during Covid-19!7. The wolf made an erratic trail through the woods.8. If you are an amatuer athlete, you play a sport because you love it!9. My report on currentevents required me to find events that are presently happening .10. If you have a sedentary lifestyle, the couch may be your favorite place! What did you enjoy about the assignment?