Prefixes
Weird Animals
Base Elements
Greek Mythology
Suffixes
100
This prefix is in the word prefix.
What is "pre-?"
100
This animal, known for its vibrant colors, can regenerate its lost limbs and is often found in tropical waters.
What is an octopus? (Specifically, the Blue-ringed Octopus)
100
This base element from Latin means "to shape." It is also a free base morphemes, meaning it is a word on its own, without any affixes.
What is <form>?
100
This God, known to the Romans as Jupiter, is the head of the Greek Pantheon. And honestly a bit of a creep.
Who is Zeus?
100
This suffix to a verb that describes an action happening right now. It's also in this sentence.
What is "-ing?"
200
Daily Double: These prefixes can mean "not." Bonus points for naming as many as you can. Up to 1600 points!
What are un-, dis/dif-, non-, in/im/ir/il-,
200
This small mammal, native to Australia, is known for its large ears and ability to glide through the air using a membrane between its limbs.
What is a sugar glider?
200
Daily Double: These base elements can mean "too see." Bonus points for naming as many as you can. Up to 1200 points!
What are <spect/spec/spic>, and <vis/vid/vise>?
200
This God, known to the Romans as Neptune, has dominion over the oceans, and is often depicted carrying a trident.
Who is Poseidon?
200
This suffix that we covered this week means a state of being. It is primarily added to adjectives to form a noun. Like happy or sad.
What is "-ness?"
300
This prefix means "between."
What is "inter-?"
300
This marine creature is known for its ability to instantly change its color and has a unique ability to mimic the appearance of other animals and objects.
What is a cuttlefish?
300
This word featuring the base element <port> refers to goods bought and shipped from other countries.
What are "imports? Or What is "import?"
300
This goddess, known to the Romans as Minerva, was a goddess of war and wisdom.
Who is Athena?
300
This suffix is used to describe a person or thing that performs an action, or is used to compare.
What is "-er?"
400
This prefix means "back," or "again."
What is "re-?"
400
This small, spiny mammal can roll into a ball for protection and is famous for its odd appearance and nocturnal habits.
What is a hedgehog?
400
This word containing the base element <script/scribe> refers to identifying characteristics about someone or something.
What is "describe?" Or "description?"
400
This God, who is the twin brother of Artemis, was revered as a God of music, prophecy, healing, archery and the sun.
Who is Apollo?
400
This suffix is used to mean without.
What is "-less?"
500
This prefix means "down," "off," or "away from."
What is "de-?"
500
This animal is known for its ability to survive extreme conditions and is often referred to as "water bears" because of its bear-like shape.
What is a tardigrade?
500
This word containing the base element <rupt> means to default on (or to be unable to pay) one's debts.
What is "Bankrupt?" Bank+rupt, literally to break the bank.
500
This God, known to the Romans as Mars, was the god of war.
Who is Ares?
500
This is technically a final stable syllable, but describes an "act of, " "state of," or "result of" when affixed to the end of a noun.
What is "ion/tion?"