Vocabulary Lesson 2: Photo and Prefixes
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What is a photocopy?

A paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine.

What is a photograph?

A picture made by a camera.

What is a photon?

A tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation.

What is photosynthesis?

<p>The process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food using light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a telephoto lens?

<p>A lens for a camera that makes far away objects appear closer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does incapable mean?

<p>Not able to do something; lacking the necessary skill or ability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ineligible mean?

<p>Not allowed to do or be something; legally disqualified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does imbalance refer to?

<p>A state in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does illiterate mean?

<p>Not knowing how to read or write; lacking knowledge about a subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does illogical mean?

<p>Not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The kind gentleman was __________ of saying a bad thing.

<p>incapable</p> Signup and view all the answers

After winning the championship game, the whole team took a __________ with the trophy.

<p>photograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since she worked for the company, she was __________ to win the contest.

<p>ineligible</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ man struggled to find a job in the corporate world.

<p>illiterate</p> Signup and view all the answers

He was bummed when he realized he forgot his __________ lens on the trip.

<p>telephoto</p> Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is sometimes referred to as a 'quantum' of electromagnetic energy.

<p>photon</p> Signup and view all the answers

The leaves owe all of their beautiful greenness to the process called __________.

<p>photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

It was completely __________ for Linda to think it would be okay to steal the glove.

<p>illogical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carly nearly passed out due to an _________ of electrons in her body.

<p>imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

The teacher's aide ran to the printer to make a _________ of the day's lesson.

<p>photocopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for incapable.

<p>Unable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for illogical.

<p>Absurd (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for ineligible.

<p>Unsuitable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for imbalance.

<p>Disproportion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for illiterate.

<p>Uneducated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photocopy.

<p>Original (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photograph.

<p>Real life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photon.

<p>Sun (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photosynthesis.

<p>Decay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for telephoto.

<p>Decrease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Photocopy

A paper copy created by a copier.

Photograph

A picture captured with a camera.

Photon

A tiny light particle.

Photosynthesis

Plants use light to make food.

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Telephoto

A camera lens for far objects.

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Im-

A negative prefix meaning 'not'.

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Incapable

Lacking ability to do something.

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Ineligible

Not qualified to participate.

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Imbalance

Unequal distribution.

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Illiterate

Unable to read or write.

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Illogical

Unreasonable or nonsensical.

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Incapable Synonym

Unable

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Illogical Synonym

Absurd

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Ineligible Synonym

Unsuitable

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Imbalance Synonym

Disproportion

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Illiterate Synonym

Uneducated

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Photocopy Antonym

Original

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Photograph Antonym

Real life

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Photosynthesis Antonym

Decay

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Telephoto Antonym

Decrease

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Flashcards: Key Concepts

  • Photocopy:

    • Paper copy produced by a copier.
  • Photograph:

    • A picture captured using a camera.
  • Photon:

    • A minuscule particle representing light or electromagnetic radiation.
  • Photosynthesis:

    • A biological process in green plants converting water and carbon dioxide into food using light.
  • Telephoto:

    • A type of camera lens used to magnify distant objects.

Vocabulary Derived from Prefixes

  • Im- (in-, il-):

    • Negative prefixes indicating the absence or negation of a quality or condition.
  • Incapable:

    • Lacking the ability or skill to perform a task.
  • Ineligible:

    • Denotes a legal disqualification or prohibition from participation.
  • Imbalance:

    • A situation reflecting unequal distribution or proportions.
  • Illiterate:

    • The inability to read or write; also signifies lack of knowledge in a specific area.
  • Illogical:

    • Characterized by unreasonable or nonsensical thought processes.

Synonyms and Antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Incapable: unable
    • Illogical: absurd
    • Ineligible: unsuitable
    • Imbalance: disproportion
    • Illiterate: uneducated
  • Antonyms:

    • Photocopy: original
    • Photograph: real life
    • Photon: sun
    • Photosynthesis: decay
    • Telephoto: decrease

Application in Sentences

  • Illustrations of vocabulary include:
    • A gentleman being incapable of saying something bad.
    • Capturing a moment with a photograph after winning a game.
    • Ineligibility linked to prior employment status.
    • A man struggling in the corporate world described as illiterate.

Additional Contextual Uses

  • Imbalance may refer to an unhealthy state, such as in a physical or environmental context (e.g., electron imbalance in a runner’s body).

  • Illogical actions can often lead to negative consequences, emphasizing the importance of rational thinking.

  • Understand the use of each word in varied contexts to enhance comprehension and retention.

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Test your knowledge of vocabulary words related to 'photo' and prefixes like 'im-', 'in-', and 'il-'. This quiz features key terms such as photocopy, photograph, and photosynthesis. Expand your language skills with fun flashcards!

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