-onym-
What does the root word -onym- mean?
Name
What does the root word -cent- mean?
A hundred (100)
What does the root word -struct- mean?
Build
What does the root word -frag/-fract- mean?
What does the suffix -est mean?
Most
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase
synonym
100 years
century
the action of building
construct;construction
a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something
fraction
What does the suffix -er mean?
Comparison
A word opposite in meaning to another
This insect has 100 legs.
Centipede
to take apart or remove some building components
deconstruct
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material into smaller pieces
fracture
At a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the ________ lake in the United States.
deepest
There was a large money donation made to Parkside. For privacy reasons, the donor wishes to remain ________ or unknown.
anonymous
We live in the 21st ________.
century
The Metro train is being rerouted because of an _________ or blockade on its original path.
obstruction
I was eavesdropping on my parent's conversation when I heard them discussing my birthday surprise. But, I heard only a _________ of their conversation.
fragment
Ms. Cowthran who is 5'5 is ______ than Ms. Wattelet who is 5'3.
taller
The famous singer always checks into hotels under a __________ or false identity so her fans will not find her.
pseudonym
Yesterday, we celebrated my grandfather's _______ birthday. He turned 100 years old!
centennial
The President called on educators and politicians to help him ________ or revamp American education.
restructure
Jason broke the rules by skipping class. One more ________ and Jason will be suspended from school.
infraction
Due to the large amount of salt, sugar, and fats found in our diet, the U.S. is known as one of the __________ countries in the world.
unhealthiest