unit 2 vocab
to show an act, claim, or statement to be just or right
What is "justify"?
What is the latin root word in the word "justify"?
"-jus-"
True or False: Most root words are not stand-alone words in English.
True
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority
What is the Latin root word in the word "dissent"?
What is the Latin root word "-sent-"?
True or False: A prefix goes after a root word.
To take something for granted
What is the Latin root word in the word "certainty"?
What is "-cert-"?
Many new words are formed by adding an ______ to the beginning or end of a Latin or Greek root or root word.
affix
the state of being certain of something
What is "certainty"?
What is the Latin root word in the word "Discredit"?
What is "-cred-?"
True or false: the most common prefix in English is -un, which means "not" or "opposite of".
True
To show to be undeserving of trust or belief
What is "discredit"?
What is the Latin root word in the word "Assumption"?
What is "-sum-"?
True or false: all words have a prefix or suffix.
False