Definition Matches

Word Roots 8: SENT, GRAT, PON Intermediate 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 intermediate vocabulary 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:

This vocabulary word list comes from Latin Roots SENT, GRAT and PON at the intermediate 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) SUPPOSITION
2) SENTINEL
3) SENSOR
4) COMPOST
5) DISAGREEABLE
6) CONGRATULATORY
7) DISGRACEFUL
8) EXPOSURE
9) SENTIMENTAL
10) POSTAL
11) GRATIFY
12) RESENTMENT

Definition List

A) Something that is assumed as true; assumption; hypothesis (n)
B) Expressive of, showing or having tenderness, emotion, delicate feeling, etc. (adj)
C) A person or thing that stands watch to perceive danger and warn others; a guard (n)
D) A heat or light sensitive mechanical device that transmits a signal (n)
E) A feeling of displeasure, ill-will at someone/something regarded as the cause of injury or insult (n)
F) Of or pertaining to the mail service or mail offices (adj)
G) State of being laid open to danger, attack or harm; act or instance of revealing or unmasking (n)
H) To give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring feelings (v)
I) Bringing or deserving strong disfavor by others; shameful; losing respect, honor or esteem (adj)
J) Contrary to taste or liking; offensive; unpleasant in manner or nature; grouchy; surly (adj)
K) Expressing pleasure to a person or people on a happy occasion, praiseworthy accomplishment or good fortune (adj)
L) A mixture of decaying organic matter, such as leaves, used for fertilizing soil (n)