prefixes
prefixes + base words
Figuratively Speaking
The Monkey's Paw
This and That
100
against
What is anti?
100
The prefis dis- when attached to agree means this.
What is to not agree or differ?
100
The river was like a ribbon threading its way across the valley.
What is a simile?
100
The credulity of small children makes them easy to manipulate. Credulity.
What is gullibility?
100
A soft bland-tasting food made from soybeans.
What is tofu?
200
hyper
What is more than normal?
200
the prefix im-when attached to the base word possibe means?
What is not able to do something?
200
The duck complained loudly about its lot in life.
What is personification?
200
Destiny or _______ determine life.
What is fate?
200
Cascade
What is a waterfall like hair style?
300
meaning among, between
What is inter-?
300
What is across? (A prefix)
The prefix trans means this (as in transcontinental)
300
He slurped the noodles into his mouth-smacking his lips appreciatively after each mouth full.
What is onomatopoeia?
300
Her grimace convinced me that she was in pain.
What is a contortion of the face?
300
manipulative
What is influencing thoughts or actions in a sneaky, clever way?
400
Meaning bad
What is mal-?
400
Super+sonic = this meaning?
What is faster than the speed of sound?
400
Baby Bob bawled boisterously.
What is alliteration?
400
Five 'F's on your report card put you in peril with your parents.
What is danger?
400
iota?
What is not even a small amount of something?
500
Meaning all-powerful
What is omni?
500
The prefix meaning below or under might be attached to soil, marine, or way to create a new word.
What is sub?
500
Her words were a snake hissing in my ears - poisoning my mind.
What is a metaphor?
500
I always survey my classroom for litter.
What is inspect or look over?
500
minutiae?
What is small trivial details/facts?
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