Unit 1 cards

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What does the prefix 'quart/quad' mean?

four

What does the word 'quadruple' mean?

four times as great; having four parts

What does the word 'monosyllabic' mean?

having one syllable; very brief (answering only 'No' to a question)

What does the word 'unilateral' mean?

involving only one side

What does the word 'quadriceps' mean?

large four part muscles on the front of the thigh, which extend the leg

What does the prefix 'tri' mean?

three

What does the word 'triple' mean?

three times as great; having three parts

What does the word 'bisect' mean?

to cut into two equal parts

What does the prefix 'bi' mean?

two

What is a decade?

A period of ten years.

What is a decathlon?

A ten event athletic contest.

What does the word 'pentagon' mean?

a five-sided, five angled shape

What does the word 'quintuplet' mean?

a group of five; one of five

What does the word 'quartet' mean?

a group of four; a group of four singers or players

What does the word 'sextuplet' mean?

a group of six; one of six

What does the word 'nonagon' mean?

a nine-sided, nine angled shape

What does the word 'octogenarian' mean?

a person 80-89 years old

What does the word 'trilogy' mean?

a series or group of three books, movies, plays, etc...

What does the word 'hexagon' mean?

a six-sided, six angled shape

What does the word 'triathlon' mean?

a three event athletic contest

What does the word 'tripod' mean?

a three legged stand; a stool or table with three legs

What does the word 'trifecta' mean?

a type of bet (usually in horse racing) where the first three finishers are chosen in the correct order

What does the word 'bilingual' mean?

able to speak two languages

What does the word 'quintessential' mean?

being a great or a perfect example of something; derived from the idea that purity or perfection is a fifth element beyond the four basic elements (earth, air, water, fire)

What does the prefix 'oct' mean?

eight

What does the word 'monopoly' mean?

exclusive or sole control of the sale of an item or service

What does the prefix 'pent' mean?

five

What does the prefix 'quint' mean?

five

What does the prefix 'non' mean?

nine

What does the word 'biannual' mean?

occurring twice a year

What does the prefix 'uni' mean?

one

What does the word 'quarter' mean?

one fourth; one of four equal parts

What does the word 'September' mean?

originally the seventh month in the early Roman calendar, but now the 9th month of the year

What does the word 'monotone' mean?

sameness of sound or color; speech with one tone (can be boring)

What does the prefix 'sept' mean?

seven

What does the prefix 'sext/hex' mean?

six

What does the prefix 'dec/deca' mean?

ten

What does the word 'monotheism' mean?

the belief in only one God


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