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SAT Test Word Puzzle #9-A — myVocabulary.com

  • The Interactive Lesson Plan puzzle is 1 of 8 vocabulary activities and word puzzles.
  • Use the Greek and Latin word root word list to select the correct answer. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • The AUDIO word story is available in all Root Words Lesson Plans #1 through #6.
  • Common Core alignment to a Interactive Puzzle is to 4 key phrases: "Grade Level", "Greek and Latin Roots", "Precise Meaning" and "Context". CCSS Alignment Strand numbers for Specific Grades: Grade Level: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4 Greek & Latin Roots: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4b+c, 3.4b+c, 4.4b, 5.b, 6.4b, 7.4b, 8.4b, 9-10.4b, 11-12.4b Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c Context: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4a, 3.4a, 4.4a, 5.4a, 6.4a, 7.4a, 8.4a, 9-10.4a, 11-12.4a
Directions:

To solve the SAT test prep word puzzle, use the vocabulary word list and Latin or Greek word roots. Put your answers INSIDE the word puzzle. Move down to the next SAT test prep puzzle.
At the bottom of the last interactive word puzzle, click \”SUBMIT\” for the correct answers and the use of each vocabulary word in a sentence. Learn the vocabulary word list below the SAT word puzzle.

Clue:

To solve the SAT test prep vocabulary word, use the definition, part of speech and Latin or Greek word root. The correct answers are in the SAT vocabulary word list.

Vocabulary Word List:

SAT test prep vocabulary list:
Aficionado, Alchemy, Ambient, Avatar, Bourgeois, Chaparral, Cognoscente, Connoisseur, Dilettante,
Imbroglio, Juggernaut, Junta, Malaise, Nirvana, Peccadillo, Raconteur, Vignette, Virtuoso

1) Massive inexorable force or object that crushes anything in its path; anything that exacts blind devotion or terrible sacrifice; relentless, destructive, irresistible force (noun) Hindu word JAGANNATH = lord of the world; roots are JAGAT=world + NATHA = lord

2) An embodiment or personification, as a principle, attitude or view of life; an incarnation of a Hindu god (noun) Sanskrit roots AVA = down + TARATI = (he) crosses over

3) One skilled in the fine arts; one who excels in the technique of an art, especially a highly skilled musical performer (noun) Directly from the Italian word meaning skilled

4) A connoisseur; a person of special knowledge in some field, esp. the fine arts (noun) Italian word with Greek root GNO = know

5) Someone who takes up an art, activity or subject merely for amusement or a pastime; dabbler (noun) Italian root dilettare = to delight

6) An intricate or complicated situation; painful or embarrassing misunderstanding; a confused mass (noun) Italian root imbrogliare = embroil