Prefixes
Consider words such as progress, prospect, and procrastinate.
What does the prefix "pro-" mean?
forth; before; foreward
Consider words such as confusion, erosion, and conclusion.
What does the suffix "-sion" mean?
The act or process of
What does the root "-fam-" mean?
family/household; reputation/to be known
What does ignorance mean?
The state or fact of being ignorant: lack of knowledge, education, or awareness.
Name 1 unprecedented event.
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Unprecedented: Never done or known about before
What prefix has the definition "good; well"
bene-
eu-
Consider words such as humorous, wonderous, and anxious.
What does "-ous" mean?
full of; having the quality of
What does the root "-ven/vent-" mean?
to come
Consider the sentence: "There is a prodigious stench in this place" (Miller 615)
What does the word "prodigious" mean?
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Tell me about an inspirational orator.
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Orator: A person who delivers an oration; a public speaker, especially one of great eloquence
Consider words such as intramural, intrastate, intrapersonal.
What does the prefix "intra-" mean?
within
Consider words such as archery, bravery, and bribery.
What does the suffix "-ery" mean?
A state, quality, or practice
Which root in the word "contemporary" means "time; season"?
-temp-
What word has the definition:
"A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime"?
Indictment
Tell me why you may need to see a magistrate?
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What does the prefix "ex-" mean?
out; forth
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
without
What does the root "-spect-" mean?
To look at
Fill in the blank:
Sally felt ______________ when her sister was given ice cream after Mom had told her no.
indignant
When asked to expound on an idea, what should you do?
Explain your idea systematically in great detail
What root means "not; opposite of"?
un-
Consider words such as mandatory, derogatory, conservatory.
What does the suffix "-atory" mean?
relating to; characterized by; serving to
What root has the meaning "alone"?
-sol-
What does "transfiguration" mean?
A change in form or appearance: Metamorphisis
An exalting, glorifying, or spiritual change
Tell a story about a pugnacious young child.
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