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Prefixes/Suffixes
100

Fill in the Blank:

Because she is tall, Lia is the ______ person to stock the higher shelves.

What is "ideal"?

Question Credit: Caroline!

100

This NOUN is the part of the brain that advises between right and wrong. Some of my students seem to lack this at times...

What is "conscience"?

Question Credit: Brooke!

100

This NOUN means cleverness or understanding... Mr. Quinlan has this about ELA!

What is "savvy"?

Question Credit: Paisley!

100

This VERB means to prove something to be good or true. Many professionals need to have this done in order to work!

What is "certify"? 

Question Credit: Addie H!

100

This common prefix has the same meaning when it stands alone, and is featured stapled onto the front of such words as "side", "doors", and "put".

What is "in-"?

200
People often do this VERB when looking up to their favorite celebrities - even if the real person might not live up to their standards.

What is "idealize"?

200

This ADJECTIVE describes anything that is based on rigorously proven facts; Mr. Fleury is also a big fan!

What is "scientific"?

200

This VERB means to take the time to enjoy, like after school on a beautiful spring day.

What is "savor"? 

Question credit: Clara!

200

Fill in the blank:

Only the doctor knew with _____ that they had the sickness.

What is "certainty"?

Question Credit: Cora!

200

This verb suffix most nearly means "to make or become". It also sounds just like a couple of things on your face!

What is "-ize"?

300

This ADJECTIVE means lacking ideas, imagination, or creativity. Mr. Q's students often feel this way during quick-write time!

What is "idealess"?

Question Credit: Felix!

300

This ADJECTIVE means one KNOWS events BEFORE they even happen. Some teachers develop this quality, given enough practice.

What is "prescient"?

Question Credit: Calla!

300

This NOUN is one who brings salvation, or saves from danger. Spiderman could be described as this!

What is "savior"?

300

This VERB means to TAKE a certificate from someone, usually because they messed up.

What is "decertify"?

Question Credit: Jameson H!

300

Adding this PREFIX onto the word "certain" turns the word into its antonym!

What is "un-"?

Question Credit: Hazel

400

This philosophical theory, or personal tendency, leads one to pursue high, noble principles.

What is "idealism"? 

Question Credit: Mak!

400

This NOUN is the quality of having TOTAL, or infinite, knowledge. Do any of you think you possess this quality?

What is "omniscience"?

Question Credit: Calla!

400

This ADJECTIVE describes things that are not worth enjoying or becoming familiar with - oftentimes, morally speaking. 

What is "unsavory"?

400

This NOUN is a learned person, someone who is familiar with many things.

What is "savant"?

Question Credit: Annalise!

400

Attaching this comparative suffix to the word "CERTAIN" was commonly acceptable in the 1700s. The resulting word has now been phased out of our lexicon in favor of the phrase "more certain".

What is "-er"?

500

This dragon and electric type Pokemon is known as the dragon of ideals, and is one half of the original dragon of the Unova region. Its counterpart is the dragon of truths, Reshiram. 

What is "Zekrom"?

500

This charismatic educator is known for his zany but informative videos on all manner of natural and man-made phenomena. 

Who is "Bill Nye, the Science Guy"?

500

This turn-of-phrase is used in scriptwriting! It is a moment, typically early in a story, where the protagonist does something morally good to establish their character. Felines are involved. 

What is "save the cat"?

500

This uncommon professional qualification has become a meme, with the sentiment being that having it gives one untold amounts of rizz/aura. It involves driving heavy machinery.

What is "forklift certified"?

500

A charismatic and unconventional retired superhero from the film MEGAMIND is named for this French prefix that most nearly means "city".

What is "Metro-"?