Root Words 1
Definition of the root -AUTO.
Self
Definition of the root -PED.
Example: Pedicure
Foot/Feet
ex. In biology, we looked at plant cells under a microscope.
What is the definition of the term manipulate?
ex. She manipulated the thermostat when it was too cold in the house.
Define the prefix POST. (THINK: Post-test)
a. after
b. before
c. during
A. After
Definition of the root -PHON.
Definition of the root -spect
Example: Spectacles
look
ex. The football player signed his autograph on his jersey.
What is the definition of the term diction?
ex. The speaker's diction was very advanced. He used a lot of fancy words.
Define the prefix PRE. (THINK: Prewar)
A. during
B. before
C. after
Definition of the root dent-.
Example: Dentist
tooth
Definition of the root -MAN.
Example: Manicure
Hand
ex. People used a phonograph in the 1920's to play music.
What is the definition of the term pesticide?
ex. I used pesticide to get rid of all the bugs in my house.
Define the root ASTRO/ASTER. (THINK: Asteroid)
a. date/time
b. person
c. star
Definition of the root -DICT.
Say/Speak
Definition of the root -PATH.
ex. He showed apathy toward school, so he did not do his work.
What is the definition of the term calligraphy.
ex. She used calligraphy to make her invitations look fancy, but many couldn't read the writing.
Define the root CARN. (think: CARNIVORE)
a. carnival
b. flesh
c. bones
Definition of the root -GRAPH.
Write/Writing
Definition of the root -BIO.
Life
ex. She doubted the veracity of his statement since he lies all the time.
What is the definition of the term pedicure?
ex. Her feet hurt after a long day, so she went and got a pedicure at the salon.
Define the root -PHILE. (THINK: bibliophile)
a. like; love
b. important items
c. scary