Prefix
Suffix
Shades of Meaning
Synonym
Antonym
100

What is a Prefix?

a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning.

Example: Pre-, Un-, Re-, Dis-

100

What is a suffix?

It is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function

100

Put the words in order from least intense to most intense (ANGRY): 

enraged, annoying, irritated, furious, angry

  • Angry - A general term for feeling strong annoyance or displeasure.
  • Irritated - Suggests a milder form of anger, often due to frustration.
  • Furious - Indicates a very strong, intense level of anger.
  • Annoyed - Implies a slight anger, often due to bothersome situations.
  • Enraged - Conveys an extreme and uncontrollable form of anger.
100

Synonym for the word GOOD

Excellent

Great

Wonderful

Superb

Positive

100

Antonym for the word HAPPY

  • Sad
  • Unhappy
  • Miserable
  • Dejected


200

What does UN-  mean?

Example: Unhappy, uncommon, unstable, unpaid

NOT

200
What does -ful mean?


Example: Grateful, joyfull, plentiful, helpful

Full Of

200

Put the words in order from least intense to most intense (SMART):

Intelligent, clever, wise, brilliant, smart

  • Smart - A general term for being knowledgeable or quick-witted.
  • Intelligent - Indicates a higher level of mental capacity and understanding.
  • Clever - Suggests a quick, inventive, and resourceful form of intelligence.
  • Wise - Implies having deep understanding and good judgment, often from experience.
  • Brilliant - Indicates exceptional intelligence or talent in a specific area.
200

Synonym for the word SEE

Observe

Notice

View

Witness

Perceive

200

Antonym for the word STRONG

  • Weak
  • Fragile
  • Frail
  • Feeble
300

What does RE- mean?

Example: Redo, replace, reassign, rearrange

Again

300

What does -less mean?


Example: Hopeless, careless

Without

300

Put the words in order from least intense to most intense:


Declared, mentioned, stated, exclaimed, said

  1. Said - A neutral term for expressing something verbally.
  2. Stated - Implies a more formal or serious expression.
  3. Declared - Indicates a strong or official announcement.
  4. Mentioned - Suggests a brief or casual reference.
  5. Exclaimed - Conveys a sense of excitement or strong emotion.


300

Synonym for the word SAY

Speak

State

Declare

Mention

Announce


300

Antonym for the word CLEAN

  • Dirty
  • Filthy
  • Messy
  • Grimy


400

What does DIS- mean?

Example: Disagree, disobey, discomfort, discourage

opposite of, remove, not

400

What does -ER mean?


Example: Teacher, swimmer, runner

indicates a person who does something

400

Put the words in order from most intense to least intense (TALK):


Chat, converse, discuss, talk, debate

  1. Talk - A general term for verbal communication.
  2. Chat - Implies a casual or friendly conversation.
  3. Converse - Suggests a more formal or serious dialogue.
  4. Discuss - Indicates a focused conversation about a specific topic, often involving multiple viewpoints.
  5. Debate - Suggests a formal discussion where opposing viewpoints are presented.


400

Synonym for the word LIKE

Enjoy

Appreciate

Prefer

Admire

Fancy

400

Antonym for the word INCREASE

  • Decrease
  • Diminish
  • Reduce
  • Decline
500

What does INTER- mean?

Ex: International, intermediate, intermission

among or between, occuring between

500

What does -TION, -SION mean?


Example: Educate -- Education, Decide -- Decision, Create -- Creation

Turns a verb into a noun

500

Put the words in order from least intense to most intense:

Scared, terrified, alarmed, frightened, petrified

1. Frightened - A general term for feeling fear or alarm.

2. Scared - Suggests a feeling of fear, often in response to a specific threat.

3. Terrified - Indicates an intense level of fear.

4. alarmed - Implies a sudden awareness of danger or threat, often accompanied by urgency.

5. Petrified - Conveys an extreme level of fear that leaves one unable to move or act.

500

Synonym for the word CHANGE

Alter

Modify

Transform

Adjust

Switch

500

Antonym for the word KIND


  • Cruel
  • Mean
  • Harsh
  • Unkind


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