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The prefix "con-" means "against" or "opposite of."
The prefix "con-" means "against" or "opposite of."
False (B)
The root "tempor" means "time."
The root "tempor" means "time."
True (A)
The suffix "-able" means "able to be."
The suffix "-able" means "able to be."
True (A)
The word "temporary" means "lasting for a limited time."
The word "temporary" means "lasting for a limited time."
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The word "contemporaneous" means "of the same time; modern time."
The word "contemporaneous" means "of the same time; modern time."
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The word "extemporaneously" means "done without any preparation; impromptu."
The word "extemporaneously" means "done without any preparation; impromptu."
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The word "veracity" means "the quality of being truthful."
The word "veracity" means "the quality of being truthful."
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The word "verification" means "the process of confirming the truth."
The word "verification" means "the process of confirming the truth."
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The word "veracious" means having the quality of being honest.
The word "veracious" means having the quality of being honest.
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The word "extemporaneous" means to be present in the same time period.
The word "extemporaneous" means to be present in the same time period.
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The word "temporal" means to be lasting for a short time.
The word "temporal" means to be lasting for a short time.
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"Veracity" means being truthful.
"Veracity" means being truthful.
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"Contemporary" means to be made up of or resembling something or someone.
"Contemporary" means to be made up of or resembling something or someone.
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The word "verification" means to make something less severe.
The word "verification" means to make something less severe.
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The word "extemporaneous" means speaking without prior preparation.
The word "extemporaneous" means speaking without prior preparation.
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The word "veritable" means to be lasting for a short time.
The word "veritable" means to be lasting for a short time.
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Study Notes
Word Roots and Prefixes/Suffixes
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Prefixes and Suffixes: These modify the meaning of roots.
- con-: with, together
- ex-: out, away from
- -acious: having the quality of
- -acity: the quality of; like, related to; an action or process
- -al: like, related to; an action or process
- -aneous: having the quality of; that which; one who belongs to
- -ary: belongs to someone; of, related to
- -ification: an action or process
- -ly: in the manner of; having the quality of
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Root Words: These carry core meaning.
- tempor: time
- ver: truth
Word Definitions
- contemporary: of the same time; modern
- temporary: lasting for a limited time
- veracity: truth; honesty
- veracious: truthful
- extemporaneous: done without preparation; impromptu
- temporal: of, or related to a limited time
- verification: the process of confirming the truth
- extemporaneously: in a spur-of-the-moment manner
- veritable: the true or real thing; actual
- contemporaneously: of the same time; at the same time as
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Test your knowledge of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes with this quiz. Understand how these linguistic elements modify meanings and contribute to the formation of new words. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their vocabulary skills.
