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Greek Roots 5,6, & 7 Common Errors

Common Errors

1.) The word "automobile" is a current neologism. T or F

2.) An ________________ mass of ooze spilled out of the vat and slowly covered everything in the building.  (asymmetrical, amorphous)

3.) Such an ______________ placement of the furniture made the room look as if it were egg-shaped.  (asymmetrical, amorphous)

4.) When we speak of pathology, we are usually talking about what is wrong.  T or F

Greek Roots #7

A philanderer generally takes love affairs very seriously. T or F

A phosphorescent glow is likely to produce intense heat. T or F