Root Meanings
What does the prefix graph mean?
Write
What does the prefix non- mean?
Not
Freddy was unhappy that his bank account was in ________________ , and he knew he had to get some bonuses in order to pay his rent and shop at the class store.
a. decline b. displace c. deprive d. disgrace
a. decline
v. to cause someone to feel ashamed; to cause someone or something to lose or become unworthy of respect or approval.
a. displace b. decode c. disgrace d. deprive
c. disgrace
Synonym or Antonym?
photosynthesis and dying
Antonym
What do the roots ped/pod mean?
Foot
Varies
Ms. Costantino didn't want her students to make fun of her toes in her sandals so she went to the salon for a _________.
a. podiatrist b. tripod c. pedicure d. pedometer
c. pedicure
n. an outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals.
a. telegraph b. autograph c. paragraph d. graphite
a. telegraph
Synonym or Antonym?
incapable and unable
Antonym
Hear
Varies
It was too loud during the play, so Mrs. McDonough asked the _________ to quiet down.
a. audio b. audience c. audition d. audible
b. audience
adj. not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgment.
a. irrelevant b. irregular c. nonverbal d. irrational
d. irrational
Synonym or Antonym?
deprive and rob
Synonym
What do the prefixes non- in- and il- mean? (Hint: They're all the same)
Not or opposite of
Oh no! Taylor secretly poisoned the plants. We need a ______ to save them!
a. antibiotic b. antibody c. antiseptic d. antidote
d. antidote
n. a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation
a. photon b. photograph c. photocopy d. telephoto
a. photon
Synonym or Antonym?
Credential and diploma
Synonym
What does the root photo mean?
Light
What do the prefixes anti-, contra-, and counter- mean? (Hint: They all mean the same thing)
Opposite/against
If I'm doing research I want to make sure I use a ___________ source.
a. credible b. creditor c. counterfeit d. contradict
a. credible
adj. not able or willing to believe something; feeling or showing a lack of belief.
a. incredible b. incredulous c. creed d.credential
b. incredulous
Synonym or Antonym?
antidote and poison
Antonym