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Word Roots 3: CERN, JUR, LEG Beginner-Definition-Match 1 — myVocabulary.com

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
  • The word puzzles contain Latin word roots or affixes, definitions and parts of speech. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: 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
Directions:

MATCH the vocabulary words numbered in the left hand column with the proper definitions of these vocabulary words in letters “A to L” in the right hand column. Use the pull down “Select” bar to choose the correct letter match.

When you hit “Submit”, you will get back the correct answers as well as the percentage score for how many questions you answered correctly.
Clue:

These vocabulary words come from the Session #3-Level 1. In addition to this Match exercise, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also has a free Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Find, Crossword, Synonym/Antonym Encounter, True/False exercise and will have a Concentration activity with these same 12 words.

You have permission to make a printable copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.

Word List

1) justify
2) illegal
3) certificate
4) legislature
5) injury
6) privilege
7) secret
8) collegiate
9) adjustment
10) juror
11) concern
12) certain

Definition List

A) A deliberative body of persons, usually elective, empowered to make, change or repeal laws
B) To show or prove to be right or reasonable; to defend or uphold as warranted
C) Person who has taken an oath or sworn allegiance; member of a panel or someone summoned to serve
D) Bodily harm; damage done or sustained; wrong or injustice
E) Forbidden by law or statute; contrary to official rules & regulations
F) Without any doubt: sure; known to be true
G) Anxious sense of interest in or responsibility for; something that relates to; a worry
H) Characteristic of or intended for university students
I) A document providing evidence of status or qualifications fulfilled by requirements of a school or profession
J) Adaptation, alteration or minor change to a particular condition, position or purpose
K) A special right, immunity or benefit enjoyed by a person or restricted group
L) Hidden from knowledge of others
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