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Session 38: Comprehensive Test II

This is the second comprehensive test covering all the vocabulary, roots, and concepts you've learned in Part Two of the book (Chapters 9–12).

The test has six sections worth a total of 120 points. Methods of scoring and the significance of your results are explained at the end. Click Next to begin.

Section I: Etymology

Write the meaning of each root. An example word using that root is provided as a clue.

1. scribo, scriptus

Example: proscribe
2. aequus (equ-)

Example: equivocal
3. malus

Example: malign
4. dico, dictus

Example: malediction
5. volo

Example: malevolent
6. facio

Example: malefactor
7. bonus, bene

Example: benevolent
8. fides

Example: infidelity
9. dono

Example: condone
10. nox, noctis

Example: equinox
11. equus

Example: equestrian
12. libra

Example: equilibrium
13. taceo

Example: taciturn
14. loquor

Example: loquacious
15. solus

Example: soliloquy
16. venter, ventris

Example: ventral
17. magnus

Example: magniloquence
18. verbum

Example: verbatim
19. volvo, volutus

Example: voluble
20. animus

Example: pusillanimous
21. dorsum

Example: endorse
22. vox, vocis

Example: vocal
23. fero

Example: vociferous
24. ambulo

Example: somnambulist
25. somnus

Example: somnolent

Score: 0 / 0 (of 25)

Section II: More Etymology

Write the meaning of each root. An example word using that root is provided as a clue.

1. phanein

Example: sycophant
2. vir

Example: virago
3. pater, patris

Example: patricide
4. onyma

Example: synonym
5. homos

Example: homonym
6. phone

Example: homophone
7. archein

Example: matriarch
8. mater, matris

Example: matron
9. caedo (-cide)

Example: suicide
10. homo

Example: homicide
11. uxor

Example: uxorious
12. maritus

Example: mariticide
13. pyros

Example: pyromania
14. theos

Example: atheist
15. vivo

Example: viviparous
16. credo

Example: credulous
17. pungo

Example: pungency
18. unus

Example: unanimous
19. trepido

Example: intrepid
20. scintilla

Example: scintillate
21. urbs

Example: urbanity
22. rus, ruris

Example: rural, rustic
23. gnosis

Example: prognosis
24. pan

Example: pantheism
25. omnis

Example: omniscient

Score: 0 / 0 (of 25)

Section III: Same or Opposite?

For each pair of words, indicate whether they are the Same or Opposite in meaning.

Score: 0 / 0 (of 20)

1. disparage — praise
2. proscribe — prohibit
3. placate — irritate
4. taciturn — talkative
5. cogent — brilliant
6. atheistic — religious
7. convivial — unfriendly
8. ingenuous — naïve
9. perspicacious — keen-minded
10. intrepid — fearful
11. malign — praise
12. inarticulate — verbal
13. verbose — laconic
14. tyro — virtuoso
15. megalomania — modesty
16. satyriasis — nymphomania
17. claustrophobia — agoraphobia
18. indefatigability — tirelessness
19. credulous — skeptical
20. animosity — hostility

Sections IV & V: Matching

Match each description in Column I with the correct word in Column II.

Section IV

Click a description on the left, then click its matching word on the right.

Matched: 0 / 10

Section V

Click a description on the left, then click its matching word on the right.

Matched: 0 / 10

Section VI: Recall a Word

Using the definition and the first letter as clues, write the correct word.

1. to make unnecessary

O__________________
2. to flatter fulsomely

A__________________
3. to spread slander about

M__________________
4. economical in speech

L__________________
5. trite and hackneyed

B__________________
6. word for word

V__________________
7. killing of masses of people

G__________________
8. inheritance from one’s father

P__________________
9. belief in many gods

P__________________
10. a person aggressively fighting for a cause

M__________________
11. sincere; valid; in good faith

B__________________

F__________________
12. babbling ceaselessly about trivia (adj.)

G__________________
13. to speak to oneself, as in a play

S__________________
14. masterpiece

M__________________

O__________________
15. unselfish; not revengeful

M__________________
16. able to walk after being bedridden

A__________________
17. inability to fall asleep

I__________________
18. morbid fear of heights

A__________________
19. the killing of one’s brother

F__________________
20. opposite in meaning (adj.)

A__________________
21. “joy of life”

J_________D________

V__________________
22. to rob of life or vigor

D__________________
23. inexperience, unsophistication

N__________________
24. scrupulously careful in the observance of proper procedure

P__________________
25. clear, understandable (of style or language)

P__________________
26. wary, cautious, watchful

C__________________
27. a backward look

R__________________
28. all of one mind (adj.)

U__________________
29. uncomplaining in face of pain, misfortune, or emotional difficulties (adj.)

S__________________
30. between cities (adj.)

I__________________

Score: 0 / 0 (of 30)

Answer Key & Score

A correct answer counts one point. Score your points for each part, then add for a total (maximum: 120 points).

Section I: Etymology — Answers

1–to write · 2–equal · 3–bad, evil · 4–to say or tell · 5–to wish · 6–to do or make · 7–good, well · 8–faith · 9–to give · 10–night · 11–horse · 12–balance, pound · 13–to be silent · 14–to speak · 15–alone · 16–belly · 17–big, large, great · 18–word · 19–to roll · 20–mind · 21–back · 22–voice · 23–to bear or carry · 24–to walk · 25–sleep

Section II: More Etymology — Answers

1–to show · 2–man, male · 3–father · 4–name · 5–the same · 6–sound · 7–to rule · 8–mother · 9–to kill, killing · 10–person · 11–wife · 12–husband · 13–fire · 14–God · 15–to live · 16–to believe · 17–to pierce sharply · 18–one · 19–to tremble · 20–spark · 21–city · 22–country (countryside) · 23–knowledge · 24–all · 25–all

Section III: Same or Opposite — Answers

1–O · 2–S · 3–O · 4–O · 5–S · 6–O · 7–O · 8–S · 9–S · 10–O · 11–O · 12–O · 13–O · 14–O · 15–O · 16–O · 17–O · 18–S · 19–O · 20–S

Section IV: Matching — Answers

1–e · 2–b · 3–g · 4–d · 5–i · 6–j · 7–a · 8–h · 9–f · 10–c

Section V: More Matching — Answers

1–c · 2–g · 3–e · 4–j · 5–f · 6–h · 7–a · 8–d · 9–b · 10–i

Section VI: Recall a Word — Answers

1–obviate · 2–adulate · 3–malign · 4–laconic · 5–banal · 6–verbatim · 7–genocide · 8–patrimony · 9–polytheism · 10–militant · 11–bona fide · 12–garrulous · 13–soliloquize · 14–magnum opus · 15–magnanimous · 16–ambulatory · 17–insomnia · 18–acrophobia · 19–fratricide · 20–antonymous · 21–joie de vivre · 22–devitalize · 23–naïveté · 24–punctilious · 25–perspicuous · 26–circumspect · 27–retrospect · 28–unanimous · 29–stoical · 30–interurban

Significance of Your Total Score

A correct answer counts one point. Maximum score: 120.

100–120: Masterly work; you are ready to move right along.
80–99: Good work; this review was useful to you.
65–79: Average work; you’re getting a good deal out of your study, but perhaps you should review thoroughly after each session.
50–64: Barely acceptable; work harder.
35–49: Poor; further review is suggested before you go on.
0–34: You can do much better if you really try.