Meaning Of Prefixes
What is the meaning of the prefix re-?
back or again
What is the meaning of the suffix -ic?
What is the meaning of the root word tract?
to pull
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"unbelievable"
Prefix: un
Base: believe
Suffix: able
This word means “the study of life” and uses the Greek root meaning “life” plus the suffix meaning “study of.” Spell the word.
biology
What is the meaning of the prefix dis-?
Not, opposite, or apart
What is the meaning of the suffix -less?
lacking, without
What is the meaning of the base word form(t)?
to shape
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"disrespectfulness"
Prefix: dis
Base: respect
Suffix: ful, ness
This word means “before the test” and uses a prefix that means “before” plus the base word test. Spell the word.
pretest
What is the meaning of the prefixes sub-?
down or under
What is the meaning of the suffix -ment?
result or act of
What is the meaning of the base word rupt ?
to burst or break
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"rejection"
Prefix: re
Root: ject
Suffix: ion
This word means “without fear” and uses the base word fear with a suffix that means “without.” Spell the word.
fearless
What is the meaning of the prefix anti-?
against/opposite
What is the meaning of the suffix er/or?
one who or more than one
What is the meaning of the root word ject?
to throw
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"disgracefulness"
Prefix: Dis
Base: grace
Suffixes: ful, ness
This word means “a person who teaches” and uses the base word teach plus a suffix meaning “person who.” Spell the word.
teacher
What is the meaning of the prefix para-?
beside or apart
What is the meaning of the suffix -ion/-tion?
state of, act of, result of
What is the meaning of the base word port?
to carry
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"miscalculated"
Prefix: mis
Base: calculate
Suffix: ed
This word means “relating to the earth” and uses the root meaning “earth” plus a suffix meaning “study of” or “branch of knowledge.” Spell the word.
geology