Meaning Of Prefixes
Definitons
Meaning of Root word
Bonus Questions
Suffix and sample words
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What is the meaning of the root -ast?

Star

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What is the definition of a prefix?
A prefix alters or modifies the meaning of the root word to which they are connected.
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What is the meaning of the root -ible or -able?

Capable of

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What are the four types of context clues?
1. Definition 2. Example/illustration 3. Contrast Context Clues 4.Logic of the Passage
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What does the suffix "ation" mean in the word confrontation?
Ation means the state, condition, or quality of confronting.
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What is the meaning of the prefix -inter?

Among, between
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What is the definition of a root word?
A root word carries the basic or core meaning of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word dict,dic?
The meaning of the root word dict is :tell,say
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How are signal words used with context clues?
Signal words alert the reader that a particular context clue is being used.
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What is the suffix for jealous?-
-ous
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what is the meaning of the prefixes com,col and con?
The meaning of the prefixe(s) com,col and con is: with,together.
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What is the definition of a suffix?
Suffixes are word endings that often change the part of speech of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root -fer?

Transer or carry

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What is the definition of Euphemism?
A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant. ( harsh term)
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Give an example of a word ending with the suffix "ic".
Suggested answer types: iconic, caloric, aerobic
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.What is the meaning of the prefix psuedo
The meaning of the prefix psuedo is:False.
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What is the definition of a word part? What is their purpose?
A word parts are prefixes,suffixes and root words. These word parts have specific meaning and when combined they can help you determine the meaning of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word chron?
The meaning of the root word chron is: Time.
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What is the definition of "affix"?

A word part added to the beginning or ending of a word

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What do the suffixes' -ee,er,-ist and -or mean?
The suffixes mean "one who"
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What is the meaning of the prefix -in?

Not

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What is the definiton of alter and or modify?
The defintion of alter or modify is change. ( for example:change meaning of a word by using prefixes or suffixes)
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What is the meaning of the root word log,logo,logy?
The meaning of the root word log, logo, and logy is: study, thought.
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What is a homophone?

Words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ject?

Throw or launch

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