Prefixes
Suffixes
Vocabulary Words
Root Words
100

What does the prefix sub mean? Give a sample word.

below or secondary

submarine, substitute


100
What does the suffix able/ible mean? Give a sample word.

can do or able to

capable, edible

100

What does customary mean? Give one example.

according to the the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances

ex. Korean dishes for certain holidays

100

What is the root word? bankrupt

Define it.

rupt

to break/burst

200

What does the prefix centi mean? Give a sample word.

100 (one hundred)

centimeter, centipede

200

What does the suffix logy/ology mean? Give a sample word.

science of/study of

technology, cardiology, volcanology

200

What does forecast mean? Use it in a sentence.

to predict or estimate a future event or trend

The weather forecast showed a rainstorm coming.

200

What is the root word? manuscript

Define it.

script

to write

300

What does the prefix inter mean? Give a sample word.

between

international, intercept

300

What does the suffix ess mean? Give a sample word.

feminine

actress, waitress, seamstress

300

What does generalization mean? Give one example.

taking what you’ve learned in one situation and applying it to other similar situations.

He generalized that all birds have wings after doing a research report.

300

What is the root word? photograph

Define it.

photo

light

400

What does the prefix semi mean? Give a sample word.

half or partial

semicircle, semi-sweet

400

What does influence mean? Give one example.

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

The friend had a positive influence on him.

500

What does the prefix super mean? Give a sample word.

above, beyond

supernatural, superhero, superfood

500

What does coordinate mean? Give one example.

to make many different things work effectively as a whole.

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