Prefix I
What does the prefix Sub- Mean?
You have to ride the escalator down to reach the subway.
Under/Beneath
What does the root Ject Mean?
After yelling at the referees, the Dad was ejected from the game.
to throw
What does the suffix -er Mean?
Dan was a slower planter than Eric, but his work was always nicer.
connected with or compared
What does the prefix Deca- Mean?
Bill always had trouble getting all 10 sides of s decagon equal.
Ten
What does the root astr Mean?
The astronaut explored space for weeks. He was so close to the stars he could have touched them.
Star
What does the suffix -ing Mean?
As the man was sauntering down the sidewalk, snow started falling.
in action/process
What does the prefix Super- Mean?
My supervisor tells me if I am doing my job well and what to do next.
above/beyond/on top of
What does the root cogn Mean?
As he ran across the field, he immediately recognized his brother. The red stripe on his tail gave it away.
to know
What does the suffix -ed Mean?
Yesterday, David described the thief to the police, and earlier today he was arrested.
Past tense
What does the prefix Non- Mean?
When I wake up, my head is foggy and everything I say is nonsense.
Not
What does the root aud Mean?
The judges spent hours listening to singers' auditions for the role of Juliet.
to hear/to listen
What does the suffix -est Mean?
After winning the 40m dash at the Olympics, he was named the fastest man in the world.
superlative/used to compare
What does the prefix Im-/In- Mean?
It is inappropriate for a student to cut someone's hair while at school.
Not
What does the root tract Mean?
Tractors are an invaluable farm tool as they are able to pull or carry heavy loads.
to pull/to drag
What does the suffix -ful Mean?
After his father's death, John was sorrowful and mourned his loss.
full of
What does the prefix Tele- Mean?
Using his telescope, David could see the meteor shoot across the galaxy.
far/distant
What does the root dict Mean?
The foreman of the jury delivered the guilty verdict at the trial.
to say/speak or to tell
What does the suffix -or/-er Mean?
On career day, Sue met great people; engineers, police officers, and doctors.
a person who
What does the prefix Ex- Mean?
From the example I have provided, you can see the process of division.
from/away from
What does the root terra Mean?
The colonist claimed territories, many of which Native Americans already inhabited.
Land
What does the suffix -less Mean?
When we were babies, we were helpless and had to rely on others.
without
What does the prefix Fore- Mean?
The dark, pillow-like clouds forebode that a storm was soon to come.
before/earlier
What does the root phon Mean?
Singing in front of the entire school, the girls had to use the microphone to be heard.
Sound
What does the suffix -ion Mean?
The birthday celebration took almost three weeks of planning and phone calls.
state of/result of/act of
What does the prefix Dis- Mean?
If Dad thinks we should drive south, Mom always disagrees and says we should drive north.
to do the opposite/to be absent
What does the root spec Mean?
David respected his older brother, so he carefully watched his brother's actions. He wanted to be just like him.
to see/to observe
What does the suffix -ment Mean?
After she broke her glasses on the playground, she bought a replacement pair.
act/process
What does the prefix Inter- Mean?
The intersection of Scottsville Road and Campbells Lane is very busy.
Between
What does the root hosp Mean?
Someone who works at a hotel would have to be very hospitable, so guests feel welcome.
Host/Guest
What does the suffix -ive Mean?
Coming back from winter break, the students were very talkative.
condition/state of