Key Words
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
etymology -
Fill in the blanks (pg 2):
If you know where a word ______________ , you can use that ___________________ to figure out the word’s _________________ .
The root “aer” means ______________ .
What does the root “pac” mean (pg. 3)?
What does it mean to pacify your friends (pg. 3)?
etymology - the study of the origin and historical development of words
If you know where a word comes from, you can use that information to figure out the word’s meaning.
The root “aer” means air.
The root “pac” means peace or calm.
To pacify your friends means to calm or soothe them, to bring them peace or relieve their anger or stress.
etymology - the study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings
If you know where a word comes from, you can use that information to figure out the word’s meaning.
The root “aer” means air.
What does the root “pac” mean?
What does it mean to pacify your friends?
etymology - the study of the origin and history of words, including their changes in form and meaning over time
Fill in the blanks (pg 2):
If you know where a word comes from, you can use that knowledge to figure out the word’s meaning.
The root “aer” means air.
What does the root “pac” mean (pg. 3)?
To determine the meaning of the root "pac," we can break it down into its constituent parts. However, without additional context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning of "pac." To find the meaning of a root, one can consult resources such as dictionaries, etymology books, or online word etymology databases.
What does it mean to pacify your friends (pg. 3)?
To pacify someone, in the context of friends, means to calm or soothe them, usually by easing tensions or resolving conflicts. It involves attempting to make the person feel more at ease, comfortable, or satisfied in a certain situation.