Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts and Reference Resources
Which pair of words share the same prefix?
disintegrate and disappear
If retro means "back" and spec means "to see or look," what is the best definition of the phrase in retrospect in the sentence below? In retrospect, I probably should have taken better notes on that topic.
in considering the past
Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix?
reoriented
If biblio is a word root meaning "book," and phil means "love," what is the best definition of bibliophile in the sentence below? Elena was a bibliophile, so she amassed a library of thousands of books over the course of her life.
someone who adores books
How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words?
It changes them from nouns to adjectives.
Read the definitions, then choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. in- = not aud = to hear -ible = can be done -ity = state or condition of
My grandfather spoke so quietly that his words were almost -inaudible.
Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence. Definition 1. n., a screw for fastening Definition 2. n., a strike of lightning Definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something Definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper
Please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight. What is the meaning of bolt as it is used in this sentence? -Definition 3
Read the meanings of the word fold, then read the sentence. Definition 1. n., a crease in fabric or a piece of paper Definition 2. v., to bend Definition 3. n., a group of people with common beliefs Definition 4. v., to incorporate one food ingredient into another
When making cake batter, it is important to fold the flour into the butter before adding the rest of the ingredients. What is the meaning of fold as it is used in this sentence? -Definition 4
Read the definitions. rung \ ˈrəŋ \ [Middle English; Old English hrung or crossbar] noun 1. one of the crosspieces of a ladder 2. the cross supports on the underside of a chair 3. a level of hierarchy wrung \ˈrəŋ\ [Middle English; Old English wringan; German ringan, "to struggle"] transitive verb 1. past tense of the verb wring, meaning to squeeze or twist dry 2. past tense of the verb wring, meaning to extract or obtain by twisting and compressing 3. past tense of the verb wring, meaning to affect painfully
Which sentences use wrung correctly? Choose two options. -He wrung as much water out of the towel as he could before hanging it up. When she heard the news, she wrung her hands in frustration.
If the word rudiment is defined as a fundamental principle or skill, and the suffix -ary is defined as "of or relating to," what does the term rudimentary education mean?
a basic education
