Root Meanings
This root means "split," as seen in the word "fission."
What is FISS?
This prefix means "again" or "back."
What is RE-?
This common adverb suffix describes "in what manner" something is done.
What is -LY?
Using the root MECH, what is the 8-letter noun for a person who repairs machines?
What is a mechanic?
Using the root DUCT (to lead), an ancient _______ channeled water from mountains.
What is an aqueduct?
If you see the root MOT, it refers to this action.
What is move?
These two prefixes both mean "with" or "together."
What are COL- and COM-?
This verb suffix is used to create the past-tense version of a word.
What is -ED?
Using the root ELEMEN, what is the 10-letter noun for a school providing fundamental education?
What is elementary?
"The School Board, in a _______ decision, voted to replace the principal." (Hint: prefix meaning "not" + root "equal")
What is unequal?
These two root variations mean "be born."
What are NASCI and NATUS?
This prefix means "around," like the first part of "circumference."
What is CIRCUM-?
Adding -ABLE or -IBLE to a word creates this part of speech.
What is an adjective?
Using the root FUS, what is the 6-letter verb that means "to pour back; to reject or decline"?
What is refuse?
Using the root VEN/VENT (to come), a doctor recommends rest for the _______ of further complications.
What is prevention?
This root means "law," appearing in words like "legal."
What is LEG?
Use this prefix if you want to say something is "before" or "in advance."
What is PRE-?
These two noun suffixes can refer to an individual who does something or a specific theory/belief.
What are -EE and -ISM?
Using the root SED/SID, what is the 10-letter noun for the office of the highest administrative leader?
What is presidency?
Using the root DICT (to speak), the vet made a _______ that the kittens would be born this week.
What is prediction?
This root can mean "bear," "carry," "yield," or "bring."
What is FER?
These two prefixes can both be used to mean "not."
What are DIS- and UN-?
This suffix means "in a certain direction," such as "forward."
What is -WARD?
Using the root RADI, what is the adjective meaning "ray," often used to describe high-energy atoms?
What is radioactive?
"Holly made ________ inquiries about a job by asking former employees." (Hint: prefix meaning "not/apart")
What is discreet?