Word List pos to place put What is

Word List: pos = to place, put

• What is the root that means to place or put?

• the root pos

• What is the word that means to put things into a different order, such as mixing letters around in a word when writing?

transpose • to put into a different order or place; to reverse or transfer the order •

• What is the word that means to create something that often requires creativity, such as a story?

compose • to put ideas into writing; to write a musical piece; to create or produce

• What is the word that means to put things next to each other in order to analyze similarities and differences?

juxtapose • to place side-by-side for the purpose of comparing and contrasting •

• What is the word that names what you are doing when you hang a notice on a bulletin?

post • to put something up on a board for everyone to see; to display •

• What is the word that means to put something out for others to see in careful detail?

expose • to put something out for others to see •

• What is the word that describes what a person creates when they ask someone else for a favor on a short notice?

imposition • something that is a burden to someone else; to put your needs above someone else’s to the point it’s a burden for others •

• What is the word that describes putting money into an account, often with the purpose of saving it?

deposit • to put money into an account •

• What is the word that names the noun or phrase that identifies or defines the noun it follows?

apposition • a word or phrase placed next to another word to define or identify it

• What is the word that describes what people do when they remove someone from power?

depose • to remove from office power; to take out of place; to put down

• What is the word that identifies a plan or offer that is usually written down?

proposal • a plan or offer that is usually put down in writing •