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A student encounters the word 'retrospect' in a novel. How does understanding the prefixes and roots most likely aid in deciphering its meaning?
A student encounters the word 'retrospect' in a novel. How does understanding the prefixes and roots most likely aid in deciphering its meaning?
- By ignoring the word and focusing on the surrounding sentences.
- By breaking down the word into 'retro' (backward) and 'spect' (look), inferring 'a look back at the past'. (correct)
- By memorizing a list of similar-sounding words.
- By identifying the author's writing style.
If '-voc-' refers to 'to call' or 'voice,' which word signifies someone who energetically argues in favor of a particular cause?
If '-voc-' refers to 'to call' or 'voice,' which word signifies someone who energetically argues in favor of a particular cause?
- Equivocate
- Advocate (correct)
- Provoke
- Revoke
What does 'circumscribe' mean, given that 'circum-' means 'around' and '-scribe' means 'to write or draw'?
What does 'circumscribe' mean, given that 'circum-' means 'around' and '-scribe' means 'to write or draw'?
- To predict the future.
- To erase completely.
- To describe vaguely.
- To draw a line around. (correct)
Considering that 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well', which of the following words describes someone who receives advantages or good things?
Considering that 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well', which of the following words describes someone who receives advantages or good things?
The word 'intramural' is often used in the context of sports. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what does 'intramural' most likely mean?
The word 'intramural' is often used in the context of sports. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what does 'intramural' most likely mean?
If '-port-' means 'to carry', which word signifies the act of carrying goods illegally into a country?
If '-port-' means 'to carry', which word signifies the act of carrying goods illegally into a country?
Someone is described as 'malcontent.' Given that 'mal-' means 'bad' or 'evil,' what does 'malcontent' likely mean?
Someone is described as 'malcontent.' Given that 'mal-' means 'bad' or 'evil,' what does 'malcontent' likely mean?
Which of the following represents the most accurate deconstruction of the word 'unpredictable'?
Which of the following represents the most accurate deconstruction of the word 'unpredictable'?
Flashcards
What are prefixes?
What are prefixes?
Small word parts added to the beginning of words.
What is a word root?
What is a word root?
The main part of a word that carries the core meaning.
What does '-loque-' mean?
What does '-loque-' mean?
To speak.
What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?
What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?
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What does 'ambi-' mean?
What does 'ambi-' mean?
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What does 'trans-' mean?
What does 'trans-' mean?
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What does 'en-' mean?
What does 'en-' mean?
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What is 'ambidextrous'?
What is 'ambidextrous'?
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Study Notes
- Understanding word roots and prefixes helps build vocabulary and improves comprehension.
- The root "-loque-" means "to speak."
- The word "transport" contains the prefix "trans-."
- The prefix "pro-" indicates "before" or "forward."
- "Ambidextrous" describes someone who can use both hands equally well; "ambi-" means both.
- "Translucent" means allowing light through
- The correct breakdown of the word "entangled" is En (in) + tangled (twisted).
- Understanding word parts helps students guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- "Eloquent" means speaking fluently and persuasively.
- Roots provide the core meaning of a word, while prefixes modify that meaning.
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Learn about word roots like '-loque-' meaning 'to speak' and prefixes with associated meanings. Understanding word roots and prefixes can help expand vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Break down words to understand their parts and meanings, such as 'entangled' into 'en' + 'tangled'.
