Prefixes
What does the prefix (pre) mean?
Examples: Prefix, preschool, prerequisite
Before
On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath.
Murmur means to talk softly. What clues helped you understand the term?Grounded
Something under her breath.
I thought that I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured that it might just be in my head.
What does the word faint mean?
Small
LowBarely hear
Jamie had a hard time keeping up with her mom, who was walking at a very brisk pace.
What does the word brisk mean?
Fast
Quick
Speedy
She does not communicate with me so I only have a vague idea as to how I can help.
What does the word vague mean?
Small
Basic
Tiny
What does the prefix (anti) mean?
Examples: antibiotic, antifreeze.
Against
Wont
Since our team will not make the playoffs this year, the results of the remaining games are pretty much inconsequential.
Inconsequential means not important. What clue words help us understand the vocabulary word?
Will not make the playoffs
results of the remaining games
My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I’m not even concerned about such trivial things.
What does the word trivial mean?
Small
Unimportant
As Kevin remembered the promise he made earlier, he reluctantly agreed to help Jennie move her stuff into her new apartment.
What does the word reluctantly mean?
Unwillingly
Hesitantly
Resistantly
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
What does the word penitent mean?
Sorry
Regret
What does the prefix (bi) and the root word mean when combined to form bimonthly?
Two months
John could not focus on the assignment with the incessant chatting that was occurring all around him.
Incessant means constant or never ending. What clue words help us understand this vocabulary word?
Could not focus
Chatting
All around him
The eight golden triangles that Link must collect constitute the Triforce, which can grant wishes when it is assembled.
What does the word constitute mean?
makes up
Assembles
I implore the school board members and administrators to take a closer look at cyberbullying as it is practiced in our community, and take action against it before another senseless tragedy occurs.
What does the word implore mean?
Beg
Ask
Urge
The librarian won't take away your candy, so long as you are considerate and consume it in a discreet manner.
What does the word discreet mean?
Quiet
Subtle
Low profile
What does the prefix (un) and the root word mean when combined to form Unreasonable?
Not appropriate
Not rational
Several houses on Larry's block had been foreclosed years ago. With no concerned homeowners to maintain these properties, these houses have fallen into various states of dilapidation.
Dilapidation means falling into decay or disrepair. What clues help us understand this term?
Foreclosed years ago
no concern to maintain properties
fallen into various states
When John received the job offer, he was so overcome with bliss that he could barely find the words to accept it.
What does the word bliss mean?
Happiness
Joy
It flattered her vanity to think he really was interested in her.
What does the word vanity mean?
Pride in one's appearance or achievements
To prepare the cafeteria for the big dance, the planning committee adorned the walls with colorful streamers and balloons.
What does the word adorned mean?
Decorated
BeautifiedDressed
What does the prefix (mis) and the root word mean when combined to form misinformed?
Incorrectly informed
Bad information
The teacher was afraid to take the boisterous students into the library. She knew that the gymnasium was a setting that would better match their moods.
Boisterous means loud, full of energy, hyper. What clues help you understand the unfamiliar text?
Afraid to take to library
Gym would be better match for their moods
The flood caused toxic molds to grow on the walls of our old house and now it is uninhabitable.
What does the word uninhabitable mean?
Cannot live there.
The principal concluded his speech, "Now that I have introduced the new program, I will answer a few questions, so long as they are pertinent to the matter at hand."
What does the word pertinent mean?
Relevant
Fitting
Proper
Suitable
John gave me two tickets to the basketball game, but I have an aversion to going to crowded places like sports arenas, so would you like to have them?
What does the word aversion mean?
Fear
Dislike
Hate
Disgust