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Prefixes
Suffixes
Roots
Academic Vocabulary
Word Relationships
100

The prefixes in-, im-, il-, and ir- all mean what? 

not

100

What does adding the suffix "-ly" to a word tell you? (ex. briefly, suddenly, lonely)

how something is or in what way something is done

100

What does the root ast/aster/astro mean as used in the words astrology and astronomy? 

star

100
To come to a conclusion using background knowledge and text evidence 

inference (infer)

100

The words dumbfounded and perplexed are what? 

synonyms 

200

What does the prefix "fore" mean as used in the words forecast and foreshadow? 

before, front of

200

What does the suffix -able/-ible mean? Provide 2 examples. 

meaning: can be or able to


examples: reliable & flexible

200

What does the root "bene" mean as used in the words benefit or beneficial? 

good

200

To judge or calculate the quality, importance amount, or value of something

evaluate

200

What is a synonym for the word melancholy? 

sad, depressing, mournful

300

What does the prefix "inter" mean as used in the words interject and international 

between, among

300

When the word beauty is changed to beautiful, the word changes from a noun to a _________? (part of speech)

adjective

300

What does the root "dys" mean as used in the words dysfunction, dyslexia, and dystopia? 

bad, difficult

300

What is the difference between the terms connotation and denotation? 

Denotation: dictionary definition of a word

connotation: the feelings associated with a word. 

300

What is an antonym for the word punctual? 

tardy

400

What is the connection between the prefixes uni-, bi-, and tri-? 

these are numerical prefixes used to indicate quantity 

400

What does the suffix "-al" mean as used in the words emotional, financial, cultural, and environmental? 

having characteristics of or 

related to 

400

What does the root "contra/counter" mean as used in the words contradicted and counterintuitive?  

against, opposite

400

When a writer refers to a well-known person or situation, such as from a literary work, the bible, or mythology 

example: 

  1. The magic show was like Aladdin’s magic carpet ride, full of surprises and excitement.
  2. Gus was a good student, but algebra was his Achilles' heel

allusion

400

Finish the analogy:


Allow is to permit as Find is to _________. 

locate 

500

What does the prefix "semi-" mean as used in the words semicircle and semifinals? 

half, partly, not fully

500

What does the suffix mean in the following words:  singer, actor, baker, and detector? 

someone who does something

500

What does the root "phob" mean as used in the words phobia and claustrophobic? 

fear or terror

500

A long narrative poem, recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero

epic

500

An ______ shows the relationship between two pairs of words. (ex. young is to old as smooth is to rough)

analogy