Prefixes and Roots Flashcards

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What does the word 'monopoly' mean?

A situation in which an entire commercial activity is controlled by a few companies

A situation in which a commercial activity is managed by many companies

A situation in which one company controls an entire commercial activity (correct)

What does the word 'euphonium' mean?

A musical instrument that produced particularly loud notes

A musical instrument that produced a particularly good sound (correct)

A musical instrument that was very easy to play

What does the word 'symposium' mean?

A meeting (correct)

A place to retreat from the activity of life for a time of quiet reflection

A remote connection to an Internet site

What does the word 'polytechnic' mean?

Dealing with many technical or industrial arts Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'prognosis' mean?

The prediction of a probable course of a disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'endodermis' mean?

The inner layer of skin Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'expulsion' mean?

To drive out Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'analgesic' mean?

A medicine to remove pain Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'apathetic' mean?

Without emotion or feeling Signup and view all the answers

Which languages are most likely to show up in English words as prefixes and roots?

Greek and Latin Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'ARACH' in 'ARACHnid' mean?

Spider Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'ASTRO' in 'ASTROnomy' mean?

Star Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'BIBLI' in 'BIBLIOgrahical' mean?

Book Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'CARDIO' in 'CARDIOlogy' mean?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'COR' in 'COROnary' mean?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What does the capitalized root 'geo' in 'geoPOLItics' mean?

Earth Signup and view all the answers

Match the word to the meaning.

Acrid = Sharp Circumvent = Come around, avoid Consequence = Following with or after Deduce = Trace the course or descent of Extort = Take by force Intercede = Come between Patriarch = Father, ruler Preclude = Prevent Regressive = Stepping back again Soliloquy = Talking to oneself Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek Prefixes and Their Meanings

Monopoly refers to a situation where one company controls an entire commercial activity.
Euphonium is a musical instrument known for producing particularly good sound.
Symposium denotes a meeting or gathering for discussion.
Polytechnic relates to an institution or being involved in many technical or industrial arts.
Prognosis is the prediction of the probable course of a disease.
Endodermis signifies the inner layer of skin.
Expulsion means to drive out or remove someone or something.
Analgesic refers to a medication that alleviates pain.
Apathetic describes a state of being without emotion or feeling.

Language Origins for Medical and Scientific Terms

Common languages contributing prefixes and roots to English include Greek and Latin.

Roots and Their Meanings

ARACH relates to a spider.
ASTRO indicates a star.
BIBLIO signifies a book.
CARDIO refers to the heart.
CORO means heart in a different context.
geoPOLI means related to citizenry.

Vocabulary Meanings

Acrid denotes a sharp or bitter taste or smell.
Circumvent means to come around or avoid a situation.
Consequence refers to something that follows as a result or effect.
Deduce involves tracing the course or descent of something.
Extort means to take something by force, usually involving coercion.
Intercede refers to coming between or mediating in a situation.
Patriarch signifies a father or ruler, often within a family or tribe.
Preclude means to prevent or make impossible.
Regressive indicates a stepping back or returning to a previous condition.
Soliloquy is a literary device where a character speaks to oneself, expressing thoughts aloud.

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Test your understanding of Greek prefixes and roots with this engaging flashcard quiz. Focus on identifying the correct meanings of words like 'monopoly' by analyzing their prefixes. Perfect for students looking to enhance their vocabulary skills.