Prefixes
What does the prefix dis mean?
not or opposite
What does the suffix -ed mean? (or do to a verb)
past tense
Word that means "wetness coming from the eyes"
TEAR
This is another word for someone who is very "brave."
Courageous
The dark clouds and rain made it a very grim day.
gloomy, harsh
What does the prefix pre mean?
it means before
What does the suffix -s mean? (or do to a verb)
plural
Word for something that is not a lie
TRUE
You may do this if you have assignments that are due in a week, and you decide to put off doing them until the night before it is due.
Procrastinate
He asked me a trivial question and it really didn't matter if I knew the answer.
uninmportant
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
What does the suffix -ful mean?
full of
Word that means "to make" or "bring into being"
CREATE
This is another word for deeply thinking about a situation or deciding what to do
Contemplate
The snow abates in the Spring.
to lessen
What does the prefix re mean?
back or again
What does the suffix -able mean?
capable of
Word for something that is not a fact
OPINION
Someone who has a strong desire to succeed or always get things done may be described as this word.
Ambitious
The pumpkin pie had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it because I only added a pinch.
hard to notice
What does the prefix miss mean?
miss - wrong
What does the suffix -ness mean?
state of being
Word that is another word for "point"
DOT
If someone or something is described as this, they/it are funny but in a strange or weird way.
Quirky
I was incredulous about my friend promising to pay me back because she never has before.
not willing to believe something