Astro-
What does the root word Astr/Astro mean?
Space, stars
What does the root word Aud/Audi mean?
to hear
What does the root word bene/bon mean?
Good, well
What does the root word Bio mean?
life
Astronaut
Neil Armstrong was one of the first astronauts who landed on the moon.
A person trained to travel to space.
Audience
The audience stood up and clapped at the end of the performance.
A group of people who gather together to listen or watch something.
Bonus
I received a bonus on my last paycheck.
Something in addition to what is expected
Biology
We dissected a cat in biology class to learn about its anatomy.
Science that deals with things that are alive such as plants and animals
Asteroid
What would happen if a giant asteroid hit the earth?
a small rocky planet that circles around the sun
Auditorium
We gathered in the auditorium to watch the school play.
A large room or building where people gather to watch or listen to a performance.
Beneficial
The study group after school was beneficial to my learning.
Producing good or helpful results
Biography
I read an inspiring biography about Helen Keller.
The story of a real person's life written by someone else.
Astronomer
The astronomer discovered the four moons of Jupiter
A person who studies stars, planets, and outer space.
Audition
I auditioned for the role of Peter Pan in the school play.
A short performance to show the talents of someone.
Benign
Doctors removed the tumor and discovered it was benign.
Not causing death or serious injury; not cancerous
Biologist
My brother was interested in human genetics so he became a biologist.
A person who specializes in the field of biology/living organisms.
Asterisk
The words on the page were followed by an asterisk.
A symbol used in printed text to tell someone to read a note at the bottom of the page.
Audio
Our teacher played an audio recording of several famous speeches.
Sound that is heard on the radio or a recording
Bountiful
Since we had a bountiful harvest this year, we were able to donate a good portion of our crops to the local soup kitchen.
We live by the ocean and have bountiful supply of fresh lobster.
large amount; many desired things
Biodegradable
I threw my banana peel out the window when I was driving because the peel is biodegradable.
Capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes.
Astronomical
The electricity bill was astronomical in December because we hung so many Christmas lights.
Extremely large; or relating to science
Audiology
My sister who is deaf got me interested in the field of audiology.
The study of hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Benevolent
The benevolent company donated millions of dollars to education.
kind and generous
Antibiotic
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the boy's infection.
A drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections.