Morphology
the overall name for prefixes or suffixes added to a base word
What is an affix?
this prefix means "under" or "from below"
What is "sub"?
When completing a "fill-in-the-blank" question, before even looking at the choices, you should...
What is "fill in your own word"?
a severe allergic reaction
What is anaphylaxis?
What is objective?
from Latin and Greek origins; cannot "stand alone" as a word
What is a root word?
rupt is a bound root that means...
"to break or burst"
True or False: One word can have different parts of speech (which can change the meaning of a word or how it is used).
What is "true"?
the proportion of salt in a solution; saltiness
If something is hereditary, it can be...
passed down
the smallest unit of meaning
What is a morpheme?
"Il-, Im-, and In-" are all prefixes that mean...
"not"
Name ONE of the six types of context clues.
What is: (only one) --> "definition, synonym, antonym, general, example, appositive"?
What does it mean to mock someone?
a trick often used to sell something (but in reality, it doesn't have much value)
What is a gimmick?
a single word that cannot be broken into smaller words/word parts
What is a base word?
this root means "to carry"
What is "port"?
Explain the difference between connotation and denotation?
What is the fact that the denotation is the dictionary definition and connotation is the feeling associated with the word?
What does chastise mean?
to scold or correct
the study of the formation of words
What is morphology?
a type of root that must be combined with affixes to make new words
What is a bound root?
this type of prefix can change its spelling to make words easier to pronounce
(ex: NOT adtract, but attract)
What is an assimilated prefix?
When working on sentence completions, what does it mean to pay attention the direction?
What is looking for clue words to see if the words should be similar (related, same direction) or different (unrelated, opposite)?
This is a word that means "very vivid, creating a harsh effect"...
What is lurid?
to laugh loud and boisterously
What is guffaw?