Pro- Definitions
Retro- Definitions
Sentences
Grab Bag
100

The introductory part of a book, play, or poem, also known as the forward

What is the PROLOGUE?

100

To backfire

What is RETROFIRE?

100

Francine read the __________ and decided to not continue reading. 

PROLOGUE

100
The root PRO- means...

For, Forward

200

A natural inclination toward something

What is PROPENSITY?

200

Looking back on the past

What is RETROSPECT?
200

Some behaviors in students have begun to ________ since COVID began. 

RETROGRESS

200

The root RETRO- means...

back, backwards

300

The highest point of land projecting over a body of water or land

What is PROMONTORY?

300

Having an effect on things in the past

What is RETROACTIVE?

300

Julia stood on the ______________ over the ocean. 

PROMONTORY

300

Of the highest order; best; greatest.

What is SUPERLATIVE?
400

To put off doing something until later

What is PROCRASTINATE?

400

Move backward, especially to an earlier or worse state

What is RETROGRESS?

400

In _________________, Reagan realized her plan to scare Reece ____________ since Reece scared Reagan first. 

RETROSPECT

RETROFIRED

400

An intentional statement of exaggeration, an overstatement

What is HYPERBOLE?
500

To come forward and make a public declaration

What is PROFESS?

500

Looking back on the past, or past events 

What is RETROSPECTIVE?

500

Some students have the ________ to _____________ on their work. 

PROPENSITY

PROCRASTINATE

500

If Mrs. Gloor attended Hogwarts, which House would she be in?

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