Suffix, Prefix, and Root Words Flashcards

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What is the definition of the prefix 'co'?

To write

High

With (correct)

Against

What does the root 'phobia' indicate?

To love

Light

Under

To have fear of (correct)

The root word 'Corp' means?

Light

Year

Body (correct)

To write

What does the root 'pyr' mean?

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In the word biography, the suffix 'graphy' means 'to write'.

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The prefixes 'im', 'il', and 'in' mean 'not'.

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What does the Latin root 'circum' help you understand about the word circumvent?

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The Greek root word 'derm' means what?

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What does the root 'Cred' mean?

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What does the root 'luc' mean?

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What does the root 'annus' mean?

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Match the following roots with their meanings:

Mater = Mother Aurum = Gold Frater = Brother Bilateral = Having two sides Inter = Between Signup and view all the answers

The root 'PHOTOS' means: _

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_ is defined as beginning.

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Tree in Latin is _.

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The root 'alt' means _.

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The roots 'man, manu' mean _.

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The root 'arch' means _.

Rule, govern, or to be first Signup and view all the answers

The suffix 'gen' means _.

Race, family, kind Signup and view all the answers

What would periphery mean? _

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If the root 'mater' means 'mother,' a maternity ward in a hospital is most likely _.

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Study Notes

Word Structure Basics

A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word, altering its meaning.
A suffix is added to the end of a word, changing its form or function.
A root word carries the main meaning of a word and forms the base for prefixes and suffixes.

Common Prefixes and Their Meanings

anti- means against (e.g., antibiotic).
dis- means apart (e.g., disconnect).
im-, il-, in- mean not (e.g., immature, illegal, inappropriate).
co- means with (e.g., cooperate).
inter- means between or among (e.g., international).

Key Roots and Their Meanings

derm: refers to skin (e.g., dermatology).
vac: means empty (e.g., vacant).
circum: means around (e.g., circumvent).
alt: stands for high or deep (e.g., altitude).
pyr: signifies fire (e.g., pyrotechnics).
sub: means under (e.g., submarine).
frater: means brother (e.g., fraternity).
avunculus: translates to uncle.
mater: means mother; related to maternity wards in hospitals.

Suffixes and Their Functions

-gen: refers to race, family, or kind (e.g., generation).
-ence: indicates the act or state of being (e.g., existence).
-ic: implies relating to (e.g., geographic).
-esque: suggests in the style of (e.g., grotesque).

Additional Roots and Concepts

bilateral: denotes something having two sides.
man/manu: refers to the hand (e.g., manual).
photos: means light (e.g., photograph).
dormio: means to sleep (e.g., dormant).
annus: signifies year (e.g., annual).
aurum: is the Latin term for gold.
acumen: means sharp point.
arche: translates to beginning.
arbor: is the Latin word for tree.

True or False Statements

The suffix "graphy" in "biography" means "to write": True.
Greek root word "autos" does not mean "same": False; it means "self".

Concepts in Language Study

The study of sound in language is called phonetics.
The root arch signifies to rule, govern, or be first (e.g., monarchy).
periphery means on the outside edge.
corp signifies body (e.g., corporal).
cred translates to believe (e.g., credible).
luc denotes light (e.g., translucent).

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This quiz focuses on the essential elements of words such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Test your knowledge on definitions and the meanings of specific elements like 'anti-' and 'graphy'. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary skills!