Definition Matches

Word Roots 8: SENT, GRAT, PON Beginner Definition Match

  • 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 Latin Roots SENT, GRAT and PON beginner word list with the proper definitions. Use the pull down Select bar to choose the correct letter match.
When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct vocabulary answers and percentage score for correct answers. This activity aligns with Common Core Standards.

Clue:

The word list comes from Latin Roots SENT, GRAT and PON at the beginner level. In addition to this Definition Match, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also includes a free Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Search, Crossword, Synonym or Antonym, True or False and Reading Passage.
You have permission to make a printable copy for more Latin Root vocabulary word study at home or in classes.

Word List

1) NONSENSE
2) CONSENT
3) AGREEMENT
4) GRATITUDE
5) CONGRATULATE
6) GRATEFUL
7) SENSATION
8) OPPONENT
9) COMPOSITION
10) SUPPOSE
11) POSTPONE
12) INSENSITIVE

Definition List

A) To consider (something) as a possibility or plan; to assume for the sake of an argument (v)
B) To put off to a later time; to delay; to defer (v)
C) An adversary; a person who is against you in a game or controversy (n)
D) Cause of a feeling or interest; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses (n)
E) Something without meaning or substance; words conveying absurd ideas (n)
F) Not readily or excessively affected by external influences; not having feelings through the senses (adj)
G) Quality or feeling of being thankful; warmly appreciative of kindness or of benefits received (n)
H) Feeling or expressing appreciation or thankfulness; obliged (adj)
I) The act of coming to a mutual arrangement; the state of being in accord (n)
J) To agree to an expressed wish or proposed action; to permit or approve (v)
K) To express pleasure and joy to another person at his/her success (v)
L) The arrangement of elements or parts; a short essay written as a school exercise (n)