Prefix
Greek Root
Latin Root
Suffix
Context Clues
100
Two
What does the prefix "bi" mean?
100
Time.
What does the Greek root: chron- mean?
100
Believe.
What is the meaning of the Latin Root: -cred-?
100
to become, produce, or treat
What is the meaning of the suffix -ate?
100
Sentence: About the year 1727, just at the time when earthquakes were prevalent in New England, and shook many tall sinners down upon their knees, there lived near this place a meager miserly fellow of the name of Tom Walker. Word: Meager
-deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate. (Syn.=unproductive)
200
lower, opposite, not
What does the prefix "dis" mean?
200
Universe, order
What is the definition of the Greek root: "cosm-"?
200
Carry.
What is the meaning of the root word -port-?
200
act or result of
What is the meaning of the suffix -ition?
200
Sentence: They lived in a forlorn looking house, that stood alone and had an air of starvation Word: forlorn
Definition: Lonely Synonym:Sad
300
To warn in advance.
What does the following word mean, using the prefix in the definition- forewarn.
300
Life.
What does the Greek root word "bio-" mean?
300
Break.
What is the meaning of the root -rupt-?
300
able, capable of
What is the meaning of the suffix -able?
300
Sentence: He reposed himself for some time on the trunk of a fallen hemlock, listening to the boding cry of the tree toad, and delving with his walking staff into a mound of black mold at his feet. Synonym: Reposed
Definition:to assume a particular attitude or stance, again Synonym:Inactivity
400
Halfway
What does the following word mean, using the prefix in the definition- middle
400
Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.
What is the definition of dogmatic?
400
A constituent part; element; ingredient.
What is the meaning of "component" using the root comp- within the definition?
400
to make valid; substantiate; confirm.
What is the definition of "validate" using the meaning of the suffix 'ate' in the definition?
400
Sentence: Look yonder, and see how Deacon Peabody is faring." Term: Faring
Definition: doing Synonym: handle
500
To breathe in.
What does the following word mean, using the prefix in the definition- inhale.
500
of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation
What is the definition of nautical?
500
To be a mark or sign of; indicate.
What is the meaning of the word denote?
500
Not paying enough attention to what one does; without care.
What is the definition of the term "careless" using the meaning of the suffix 'less' within the definition?
500
Sentence: Tom looked in the direction that the stranger pointed, and beheld one of the great trees, fair and flourishing without, but rotten at the core. Word: Flourishing
Definition:Growing vigorously (energetically) Synonym: Blooming
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