Root Word Set One: Hydr/Dem/Cycl
What is the definition of the word "encyclopedia"?
A comprehensive set of reference books.
What is the definition of the word "hydra"?
A freshwater animal related to jellyfish.
What is the definition of the word "hydrogen"?
A gaseous element with one proton.
What is the definition of the word "hydrangea" ?
A genus of deciduous shrubs with flower clusters.
What is the definition of the word "democracy"?
A government by the people.
What is the definition of the word "demagogue"?
A public figure who manipulates and agitates.
What is the definition of the word "hydrant"?
A public fixture for water in case of fire.
What is the definition of the word "cyclone"?
A storm with strong circular winds.
What is the definition of the word "bicycle"?
A vehicle with two wheels that is pedaled.
What is the definition of the word "epidemic"?
A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.
What is the definition of the word "endemic"?
Characteristic of or native to.
What is the definition of the word "cycle"?
Events that happen in a repeating order
What is the definition of the word "unicycle"?
Foot-powered vehicle with only one-wheel.
What is the definition of the word "demographic"?
Information about groups within societies.
What is the definition of the word "cyclical"?
Occurring in a repeating circle.
What is the definition of the word "hydraulic"?
Operating by use of water or other liquid.
What is the meaning of the root word "dem"?
People
What is the definition of the word "cyclic"?
Repeating several times in the same pattern.
What is the meaning of the root word "cycl"?
Round, Repeating
What is the definition of the word "hydroponics"?
The act of growing plants in water.
What is the definition of the word "epidemiology"?
The study of disease cause and control.
What is the definition of the word "demography"?
The study of the human population statistics.
What is the definition of the word "hydrology"?
The study of water and its effects on Earth.
What is the definition of the word "dehydrate"?
To deprive of fluids, dry out.
What is the definition of the word "recycle"?
To reuse items rather than throw them away.
What is the definition of the word "hydroplane"?
To skim over water in a vehicle.
What is the definition of the word "hydrate"?
To supply with water to maintain fluid balance.
What is the definition of the word "pandemic"?
Widespread or worldwide outbreak of a disease.
What is the meaning of the root word "hydr"?
water
