Question

word study latin root -vol-
the latin root -vol- means “turn around or roll.” the word revolve, for example,
means “to turn around and rotate.” knowing this root can help you figure out the
meaning of many related words.
a. directions: choose the best word from the list to complete each of the
sentences below.
a. voluble b. voluminous c. involved d. convoluted e. revolution

1. the instructions were so ______ that it was nearly impossible to

figure them out and to assemble the bicycle.

1. few people could get a word in edgewise because the talk show host was

so ______.

1. when the cousins came in after playing in the snow, aunt pat wrapped a

______ warm blanket around them.

1. nikki wants to become ______ in raising money for a local charity.
2. a ______ results in great social, political, and economic upheaval,

whether it is accomplished through peaceful means or violent ones.

Explanation:

1. "Convoluted" means complicated or difficult to understand. Instructions that are hard to figure out fit this description.
2. "Voluble" means talking a lot. A talk - show host who doesn't let others speak is likely very talkative.
3. "Voluminous" means large in volume. A blanket that can be wrapped around multiple cousins would be large.
4. "Involved" means taking part in. Nikki wants to take part in raising money.
5. "Revolution" can cause great social, political, and economic upheaval.

Answer:

1. d. convoluted
2. a. voluble
3. b. voluminous
4. c. involved
5. e. revolution