Knowledge of Words 9 Flashcards

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.