Sub- and super-
Context Clues
Vocabulary
Text Features
100

What does the prefix sub- mean?

Under

100

The crowd was in a commotion after the surprise announcement. People were shouting and running everywhere.

What does commotion mean?

Excited confusion

100

A formal request signed by the people

Petition

200

What does the prefix super- mean?

Above or beyond

200

Lena was reluctant to jump into the pool, even though everyone else was already swimming.


What does reluctant mean?

Nervous or unwilling

200

A formal meeting of a group with particular interests

Convention

300

If someone has superhuman strength, they are...

Stronger than the average person

300

The old bridge was unstable, swaying whenever cars drove across it.


What does unstable mean?

Not steady

300

People appointed to represent others

Delegates

400

A submarine travels...

Under water

400

After studying for hours, Mia felt confident she would do well on the test.


What does confident mean?

Certain and self-assured

400

A formal act of approval or confirmation

Ratification

500

What does subzero mean?

Lower than/below zero

500

The path through the woods was obscure, hidden by weeds and hard to see.

What does obscure mean?

Hidden or not well known

500

Acts that disregard an agreement, rule, or law.

Violations

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