Prefixes
This prefix means "in, on, or not."
What is "un" or "in"?
The stem or basic part of a word.
What is the root?
This type of context clue is when the meaning of the word is given within the sentence or paragraph. It is sometimes set off with commas or dashes to signal the definition.
What is definition?
This suffix means capable of being/ability to do something.
What is"-able"?
If we have to have a pet around the house, get one that is docile and easy to manage.
What is gentle?
This prefix means "before" or "forward".
What is "pre"?
The three types of word parts.
What are roots, prefixes, and suffixes?
What is comparison?
This suffix means notable for.
What is "-ful"?
Because there is always a first time for everything, each of us is a novice at some point in our lives.
What is a beginner?
This prefix means "very small".
What is "micro"?
The surrounding words in a sentence or paragraph that help you to figure out the meaning.
When an opposite situation suggests the meaning of an unknown word.
What is contrast?
This suffix means "position held."
What is "-ship"?
The instructions left for the babysitter were delineated in several sentences with great detail.
What is described?
This prefix means "between" or "among".
What is "inter"?
Anecdotes before or after a word that suggest meaning.
What are "elaborating examples"?
When descriptive details suggest the meaning of an unknown word.
What is elaborating details?
This suffix means characterized by.
What is "-ious or -ous"?
The politician went on and on with his harangue while his fellow senators were forced to keep listening.
What is prolonged speech?
This prefix means "all" or "every".
What is "omni"?
Concept Cards contain what three pieces of information about a word?
What is the definition, a picture, and a source reference?
An anecdote before or after a word suggests the meaning.
What are elaborating examples?
This suffix means reminiscent of.
What is "-esque"?
The ophthalmologist gave a favorable prognosis, saying that in two weeks her vision would be clear and she would not longer need the dark glasses.
What is forecast?