Prefixes
What does the prefix "Anti" mean?
Against
Example: antifreeze protects your car against freezing.
What does "able" mean?
Can be done
Example: That homework assignment is totally doable because I know I can do it.
On the right track.
Doing what it takes to reach a goal.
At the drop of a hat.
Suddenly and easily.
What does the suffix "er" mean?
It describes what someone does as a job.
Example: firefight-er, sing-er, work-er
What does the prefix "De" mean?
Opposite
Example: Defrosting meat is the opposite of freezing meat.
What does "en" mean?
Example: A wooden chair is made of food. A woolen sweater is made of wool.
Pick your brain.
To ask questions to find out all you know about something.
Walk in someone else's shoes.
Experience what another person is going through.
Don't tell anyone! It's a secret.
What does the prefix "fore" mean?
Before
Example: The weather forecast tells us the what it will be like outside BEFORE it happens.
What does "ful" mean?
Full of something
Example: Careful means to be full of care in doing something.
Hit the books.
Study hard.
Fly by the seat of my pants.
Make something up as you go along.
What does the suffix "ment" mean?
Action or process
Example:
Enjoyment is a fun process.
Employment is the action of being employed (having a job).
What does "inter" mean?
Between
Example: We interact between each other during class.
What does "less" mean?
Without
Example: He is fearless because he has no fear.
'A' for effort.
Recognition for doing one's best.
Off the cuff.
With no preparation.
What does the prefix "sub" mean?
Under something
Examine: A submarine is a type of watercraft that goes under water.
What does "trans" mean?
Across
Example: She transported the supplies across the country.
What does "ness" mean?
State of something.
Example: Kindness is a state of being kind. Fullness is a state of being full.
Drew a blank.
Did not have an answer.
Wolf in sheep's clothing.
Someone who pretends to be good, but is really bad.
Something that is too crowded.