Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

8th Grade Greek & La

Week 7

QuestionAnswer
MILLE (Latin) thousand
PYRO (Greek) fire
IGNIS (Latin) fire
VULCANUS (Latin) Vulcan-Roman god of fire
HYDROS (Greek) water
AQUA (Latin) water
BONUS (Latin) good
mile a thousand paces
millimeter one thousandth of a meter
millenium thousand year period or anniversary
millipede thousand footed bug
pyrotechnics fireworks
pyromaniac a crazy person who plays with fire
pyrometer instrument to measure very hot temperatures
igneous pertaining to fire
ignite to set on fire
ignition act of "firing up" or starting an engine; setting anything afire
volcano a crack in the earth pouring out hot magma (molten rock) and hot gases
vulcanize to treat raw rubber with heat and sulphur to make it harder and more durable
vulcanology the study of vulcanoes
hydroplane boat that glides on the surface of the water
dehydrate take water away
hydrogen a gas which, when burned, produces water
hydroelectric electricity produced by moving water
aquarium a pond or tank of water where fish or water plants can live
aqueduct a structure for bringing water to where it is needed
aquaculture growing food in water (fish, oysters, seaweed)
aquamarine blue-green color of water
bonus something extra good
bon bon beautifully decorated candy; a good "goody"
bounteous plentiful good
bonanza fair weather, prosperity, rich find in a gold mine
Created by: LiseBrinkley
Popular Greek sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards