Knowledge of Words 9 Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'An/a' mean?

against, opposite

equal

not, without (correct)

star

What does the prefix 'Ant/anti' mean?

skin, covering

against, opposite (correct)

good, well

time

What does 'Astr' mean?

star

What does 'Ben' indicate?

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What does 'Bibl' refer to?

book Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'Chron' mean?

time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dent' mean?

tooth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Derm' signify?

skin, covering Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dis' mean (as noted on the SAT list)?

not, opposite of Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Equ' represent?

equal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ex/e/ef' imply?

out of, away from Signup and view all the answers

What does 'In/il/im/ir' mean?

not Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Is/iso' indicate?

equal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ingu' mean?

tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Meter/metr' signify?

measure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Naut' refer to?

water and ships Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Omni' mean?

all, every Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Onym' signify?

name Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ped/pod' mean?

foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sec/sect/seg' indicate?

cut Signup and view all the answers

What does 'senti/sens' mean?

feel, think Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stru/struct' signify?

build Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vis/vid' mean?

see Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Volv/volut' mean?

turn about Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes and Roots Study Notes

An/a: Indicates negation or absence; implies "not" or "without."
Ant/anti: Refers to being against or opposite; used in words expressing opposition or resistance.
Astr: Root meaning "star," often utilized in astronomical terms.
Ben: Denotes "good" or "well," commonly found in words related to positive qualities.
Bibl: Originates from the Greek for "book," a fundamental root in library-related terminology.
Chron: Relates to "time," frequently appearing in terms associated with chronology and timing.
Dent: Pertaining to "tooth," often used in dental and orthodontic terminology.
Derm: Refers to "skin" or "covering," found in dermatology and related fields.
Dis: Prefix indicating negation or opposition; suggests "not" or "opposite of."
Equ: Signifies "equal," appearing in mathematical and descriptive contexts regarding equality.
Ex/e/ef: Conveys the meaning of "out of" or "away from," indicating movement or separation.
In/il/im/ir: Various forms representing negation; consistently denote "not" when used as prefixes.
Is/iso: Root meaning "equal," used in terms that express sameness or equality.
Ingu: Relates to "tongue," often seen in medical vocabulary.
Meter/metr: Root meaning "measure," commonly associated with measurement systems.
Naut: Pertains to water and ships; often found in nautical terminology and marine contexts.
Omni: Means "all" or "every," frequently used in terms indicating universality.
Onym: Root meaning "name," used in words pertaining to nomenclature.
Ped/pod: Refers to "foot," often appearing in terms that describe movement or anatomical features.
Sec/sect/seg: Root meaning "cut," commonly used in terms related to division or slicing.
Senti/sens: Indicates "feel" or "think," used in psychological and emotional contexts.
Stru/struct: Pertains to "build," frequently used in architectural and construction vocabulary.
Vis/vid: Relates to "see," appearing in terms that involve visual perception or sight.
Volv/volut: Signifies "turn about," associated with twisting or rotating motion.

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Test your understanding of common prefixes and roots with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you expand your vocabulary and improve your language skills. Ideal for students looking to enhance their knowledge of word formation.