Question

latin roots terr, rupt, tract, aqua, dict
some words in english have roots from other languages, such as latin.
knowing the origin of words and word parts can help you define
unfamiliar words. for example, the latin root terr means \land.\ if
you know the latin root terr, you can define words with this root, such
as territory, which means \an area of land.\
my turn read the chart. add two related words for each root. then
determine and explain the meaning of the related words to a partner.
use a print or online dictionary to check your definitions if needed.

Explanation:

For the root terr (land), "terrain" means "the physical features of an area of land".
For the root rupt (break), "interrupt" means "to stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process) by causing a disturbance or problem".
For the root tract (drag, pull), "attract" means "to cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, advantage, or reward". Another word could be "retract" which means "draw or be drawn back or back in".
For the root aqua (water), "aquatic" means "relating to water; living in or near water; taking place in water". Another word could be "aqueduct" which is "a channel that carries water, typically used for supplying water to a city or irrigation".
For the root dict (say), "dictate" means "state or order authoritatively". Another word could be "predict" which means "say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something".

Answer:

• terr: "terrain" (the physical features of an area of land)
• rupt: "interrupt" (to stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process) by causing a disturbance or problem)
• tract: "attract" (to cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, advantage, or reward) and "retract" (draw or be drawn back or back in)
• aqua: "aquatic" (relating to water; living in or near water; taking place in water) and "aqueduct" (a channel that carries water, typically used for supplying water to a city or irrigation)
• dict: "dictate" (state or order authoritatively) and "predict" (say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something)