Jenna Shimizu, Regine Dela Cruz, Sydney Flora,
Ameihia Turingan, and Shefali Sehgal
Period 6
Prefixes
1. Flam- to blaze, fire, or burn
Ex: inflame, flamboyant, flamingo
Additional words: inflammable, flame
Seeing his ex-girlfriend holding hands with his best friend inflamed him with jealousy.
The man was inflamed with anger when he saw that the man who had murdered his wife
was not going to jail and had won the case.
Her flamboyant attitude did not impress the store manager, who ended up firing her.
The boy’s flamboyant and outgoing personality attracted her.
The large, pink flamingo waded in the water at the San Diego Zoo.
Her cheeks were a shade of flamingo after seeing the boy who she liked smile at her.
The mother removed the inflammable material from her child’s hands.
The arsonist poured inflammable liquid all around the house before lighting up a match.
The beautiful $1.4 million mansion was engulfed in flames.
I light up the candle and watched the glowing flame.
2.
For- away, opposite
Ex: forbear, forgot, forgo
Additional words: forbade, forsake
Lisa said it was difficult to forbear from smoking after doing it for 30 years.
Timmy forbore his decision to close the store, deciding to wait until after the Christmas
season.
She forgot to bring an umbrella and was soaked in the rain.
Due to the car accident, he lost his memory and even forgot who he was.
Due to lack of sleep, she had to forgo her math homework.
We had to forgo the trip to the beach due to the rain.
Her parents forbade her from going on internet chat rooms.
We forbade Mona from dating Stephen.
Gerard forsook his career of optometry and became a model.
The parents urged their daughter to forsake her career as an actress and return to their
home to become a doctor.
3. Form- to shape, fashion
Ex: formal, formula, format
Additional words: uniform, formation
The prom queen looked radiant in her elegant, formal dress.
He wrote a formal letter to the President.
The students in Chemistry memorized many formulas.
Everyone failed the formula quiz.
The student forgot to put his essay into MLA format and was deducted points.
He formatted his work space so it could be neat and tidy.
He wore his brand-new uniform proudly.
His uniform was dirty and torn from the war.
We looked up at the cloud formations in the sky.
As dancers, we have certain formations in certain dances.
4.
Far- to go on a journey
Ex: fare, warfare, wayfarer
Additional words: safari, faraway
The fare for the Smith’s 2 week vacation in Maui was $16,000.
The man decided to leave his home and go on a fare.
The women cried as they learned that their loved ones died as a result of the warfare.
Warfare and peace are not synonyms.
In The Odyssey, Odysseus was a wayfarer who drifted the seas in search of his home.
The wayfaring stranger walked and explored new lands.
The tourists on the safari eagerly searched for lions.
In Africa, we went on a safari.
She held her hand to her heart as she thought of her husband who was in a faraway land.
We traveled for 22 hours in an airplane to go to the faraway country of New Zealand.
5.
Fer- to carry or bear
Ex: ferry, infer, offer
Additional words: refer, fertile
The ferry carried Kerry to Staten Island.
We waited for the ferry to take us to America.
Sitting in traffic at 1:05 P.M., he inferred that he would be late for his 1:30 P.M. meeting.
We inferred that the weather would be warm today.
Seeing that his girlfriend struggled to carry all of her books and binders, he offered to
carry them for her.
We refused the offer to buy a reclining chair.
The E.R. doctor referred the patient to a gastroenterologist.
We referred the McTireds to take a vacation in Seychelles.
The rich, luscious soil was fertile in nutrients.
The land in South America is fertile and produces many crops.
6. Em- in, on
Ex: embattled, embody, embrace
Additional words: emphysema, embalm
We embattled by saddling the horses and stringing our bows.
Because we had embattled better than our foes, we won the war.
We will embody the water into a glass.
The squishy surface of the snail was embodied safely into its hard shell.
As the sun sank slowly out of view, a sailor embraced his wife because he would be gone
for two years.
As we look onto the wrestling match, we see one person embracing the other in a full on
headlock.
To get rid of his emphysema, he was given a series of medication.
Emphysema is caused by a collection of pus in a body cavity.
The mummy was embalmed to preserve his body in the next life.
Embalming was a common practice in ancient Egypt.
7. Ent- to be
Ex: entity, absent, present
Additional words: represent, abridgment
The entity of hope is faith.
Her overall entity was tranquility.
The student was marked absent because he was not in his seat when the bell rang.
Because the singer was absent from her show, the date was changed to the following
Thursday.
When the teacher called Sally's name, she politely responded by saying, "present."
John was present when the game began earlier, even though most his team was not.
The protesters were representing the movement for women’s voting rights.
Susan’s mother represents exactly what I imagine a mother to be.
The abridgment of Great Expectations is half of the original size of the book.
The school day was abridged because of labor day.
8. Es- out of, away
Ex: escape, escort, espresso
Additional words: esophagus, estrogen
To escape the rain, we ran under the balcony.
The firefighter was able to escape the burning house before it collapsed.
Oprah’s escort was able to pull her away from the raging fans.
For Clare’s senior prom, her parents got a limo to escort her and her date to the building.
An espresso is made by forcing live steam out of the coffee bean.
My favorite type of coffee is espresso because of the rich flavor.
The esophagus leads chewed up food to the stomach.
When Jimmy had his esophagus injured, he wasn't able to eat for two weeks.
A hormone in females is estrogen.
Estrogen helps women increase their emotions.
9. Ev- age, eternity
Ex: medieval, primeval, longevity
Additional words: evolve, forever
Medieval warriors often wore armor and rode horses.
Back in medieval times, toilet paper was non-existent.
Primeval plants were very simple plants.
Primeval humans were more resembling to monkeys.
Sea turtles are known for their longevity.
Longevity is the ability to live for a long time.
Over millions of years, humans evolved from monkeys.
Evolution means change over time.
It took forever, but we were finally able to buy a dog.
Some people say the universe goes on forever in every direction.
10. Ed- to hear, listen
Ex: obedient, obedience, disobedience
Additional words: education, edema
The dog was obedient and sat when he was told to.
Obedient children are more respected when the get older.
Obedience is the key to potty training your child.
Obedience means to do what ever you are told to do.
Disobedient children often got whipped forty years ago.
The disobedient puppy was put in his crate for the rest of the day.
His education got him his scholarship.
Even though some people complain about getting an education, it will benefit them
further on in their life.
When Susan was pregnant, her ankles swelled up because of edema.
Edema occurs when the ankles swell up during pregnancy.
11. Deci- tenth
Ex: decibel, decimal, decimate
Additional words: decile, deciliters
His voice recorded to be 45 decibels of sound, which is no louder than the hum of an airconditioner.
I was thrilled to discover that I could hear several decibels more than average for my age
group.
If you move the decimal to the right, the number increases; if you move it to the left, it
decreases.
When multiplying, be careful to put the decimal in the correct place – it makes all the
difference.
A single disease or pest could easily decimate the crop of an entire country.
Intense air attacks fixed and decimated the Iraqi army.
Only those falling into the top decile were selected for mailing.
The impact on lowest decile earnings has been even more marked.
The boy complained about the amount of liquid medicine he had to take, even though it
was only two deciliters.
The extremely thirsty girl would accept any amount of water – even a few deciliters’
worth.
12. Det- to divide
Ex: despot, geodesy, geodetic
Additional words: detach, determine
It is true that the bishop was not an absolute despot.
Charlotte always arranges everything in our house and rules us like a despot.
The data products are stored in a central databank and made available online to the space
geodesy and geodynamics community.
The publication has chapters that address key issues in geodesy such as geodetic
surveying techniques, geodetic systems, physical geodesy and satellite geodesy.
The authority also maintains an accurate geodetic network, compliant with European
standards, as the main reference of its cartographic products.
For high-precision applications the mean geodetic latitude should be corrected for polar
motion.
The astronaut detached the tether from himself and the tools.
Don’t detach yourself from this conversation; please participate.
The boy was determined to win over the girl’s heart and tried everything to impress her.
Your grades and behavior will determine whether certain colleges accept you.
13. Dol- dull
Ex: dolt, doldrums, doltish
Additional words: adolescence, doleful
Only a dolt would dare his friend to touch a hot stove.
If you hadn’t been such a dolt, we wouldn’t be sitting in detention right now.
August is a time of doldrums for many enterprises.
Stop being in the doldrums and cheer up!
That was an extremely doltish move; why did you call the girl ugly in front of her
boyfriend?
Many people who carry out doltish actions end up with suitable consequences.
Starting early is the best way for parents to prepare for their child's adolescence.
Promoting good health in childhood and young adolescence could prevent unintentional
injuries.
The doleful man approached the coffin of his father; he was mournful and expressed great
sorrow.
The little league team looked dolefully out the window at the rain, knowing that the game
would be cancelled.
14. Dorm- to sleep
Ex: dormant, dormitory, dormouse
Additional words: nondormant, dormer
The dormant volcano worried everyone because it was showing vague signs of activity; it
could erupt at any moment.
The dog remained dormant, refusing to budge even when its owner stepped on its tail by
accident.
In colleges, students often remain in a dormitory so they don’t have to travel from school
to home every day.
Living in a dormitory is very different from living in your own personal room at home.
He reminds me of a little dormouse, the way he curls up, with his little feet all tucked up.
The hazel dormouse peeked out of its tiny hole, twitching its nose as it sniffed for danger.
The nondormant boy was uncontainable, bouncing off the walls and giving his mother a
headache.
The nondormant river overflowed, causing many homes and crops to be destroyed in its
wake.
She questions the wisdom of having three separate dormers at the back of the house.
Dormers in the roof allow the windows to be carried higher.
15. Dry- tree
Ex: dryad, dryopithecine, hamadryad
Additional words: dry, dryland
The dryad tree fairy combed her beautiful, long hair as she gazed down at the world from
her perch.
I doubt that dryads exist – they’re only fairies, after all.
Wouldn’t it be exciting to find a real fossil of a dryopithecine?
The scientist was fascinated by the dryopithecine, an extinct type of ape, and dedicated
his studies to learning more about it.
The hamadryad was particularly protective of the tree he was the spirit of.
Don’t chop down the tree – the hamadryad will die along with it!
The wood was extremely dry and cracked easily due to the lack of moisture.
You don’t have to be so dry and harsh to the boy; he made a simple and understandable
mistake.
The Sahara desert is one enormous dryland, desolate and hot.
A penguin is definitely not suited to live in a dryland.
16. Coun- with, together
Ex: council, counsel, countenance
Additional words: county, counting
The council is meeting at 4:00 P.M. at Cedar Brook.
The student council at our school is not organized.
She had to start going to a counseling session to get treatment for the accident last week.
Her best friend counseled her on what to do on her first date.
He cannot countenance living in the community.
Even though their harsh words hurt her, her face was countenance and didn’t betray any
emotion.
Everyone was excited for the annual festival held for the county.
In my opinion, Orange County is the best place to live in Southern California.
In first grade, the students first started learning counting numbers.
She had trouble counting all of the wrong answers on her paper.
17. Counter- against, opposite
Ex: counteract, counterargument, counterpunch
Additional words: counterfeit, counterattack
The argument she was trying to make was easy to be counteracted.
Knowing that he could not be trusted, his words were easily counteracted.
She could not think of a counterargument for the debate.
The rebellious teenager had many counterarguments against his parents.
He counterpunched his opponent unexpectedly.
The boxer’s counterpunch knocked out his opponent.
They said that they caught one of their teachers selling counterfeited DVDs.
If you are caught buying counterfeit merchandise, you can be sent to jail.
A counterattack was shortly followed after the first move.
After being hit by the stranger who was a criminal, the girl used all her strength in her
counterattack.
18. Crea- flesh, bring forth, to grow, to believe
Ex: create, creature, increase
Additional words: creak, crease
She likes to create lots of projects with fancy decorations.
Everything that he touched was created into his many masterpieces.
There was a creature living in the woods, down by the river.
The child hid and cowered in his bed; hoping that the creature in his closet would not get
him while he was sleeping.
There was an increase in the gas prices because of the poor economy.
Her test grade increased her grade dramatically.
Every creak in the night made her wince.
The burglar moved surreptitiously throughout the house without making a creak.
She made a crease in her book when she left it in her backpack.
His face creased into a beautiful smile.
19. Cut- skin
Ex: cuticle, cutaneous, subcutaneous
Additional words: cutback, cutis
At the nail salon, they push back their cuticles before painting the nails.
Did you know that your cuticles are just dead skin at the base of your nails?
There is such an illness called cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Cutaneous anthrax occurs when a bacteria touches a cut on the skin.
Vets know how to give your pet a subcutaneous injection.
Fungi can live subcutaneously in your toes.
The doctor told her patient to cutback on the cigarette packs, or even just to quit smoking.
The district had to cutback on spending.
The cutis is a layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
We learned that the cutis is also called a dermis.
20. Dam- loss, hurt
Ex: damage, damnable, damnation
Additional words: damp, damask
There was a lot of damage in her car after the crash.
By smoking, he had damaged his lungs.
She had done many damnable things that she regrets in the past two days.
Her behavior was so damnable that she was sent to jail for it.
Many people believe that damnation comes to everyone once in awhile.
Some people believe that certain actions can bring you damnation.
After 30 minutes she showered, her hair was a tad bit damp.
The damp and moist conditions were great for bacterial growth.
The material of the curtain was an elegant, silver damask.
She spilled tomato sauce on the damask.
21. Fun- rope
Ex: funambulist, funiculus, funicular
Additional words: fundamental, infundibulum
The funambulist trainer helped her to practice the art of tightrope walking.
The key to be a successful funambulist is being perfect at balancing yourself.
In certain insects, the portion of the antenna between the basal segments and the club is
also known as the funiculus.
A lateral funiculus is a longitudinal division on each side of the spinal cord comprising
white matter between the dorsal and ventral roots.
Early funiculars use two parallel straight tracks, with separate station platforms for each
vehicle.
A funicular uses the technology of an elevator and the technology of a railroad.
The interns were going to master the fundamentals of being a teacher.
The booklet was the fundamental resource to the assignment.
The infundibulum can be the space in the right ventricle at the base of the pulmonary
artery.
The term “infundibulum” is used to describe any anatomical structure which has a funnellike shape.
22. Fur- rage, passion, thief, to steal
Ex: fury, furtive, furious
Additional words: furor, furibundal
Sometimes the fury of a patient man is surprising.
People experience my fury when they are rude and ignorant towards me.
The man made a furtive glance at the jewelry before stealing it.
When the police were investigating, the suspect of the crime acted in a very furtive
manner.
He was extremely furious about the wrong accusations mad against him.
After the fight, I was so furious so I went back home, thinking that I might cool down my
temper.
The program is causing furor among privacy advocates.
This news caused headlines in much of the world, and it also provoked furor in many
countries.
After the misbehavior of the kids, the teacher was furibundal.
After running, I was furibundal due to thirst.
23. Fract, Frag, Frain- to break
Ex: fracture, diffract, refrain
Additional words: fragile, infraction
There were other fractures of the femur, which did not give signs of shortening.
Last year, I had a slight ankle fracture.
A lens can recombine the diffracted light to generate a magnified image of the mask.
The diffraction of the sunlight through the haze created a halo.
Guests are asked to refrain from smoking in the bedrooms.
I refrained from telling my parents what I really felt.
I was not convinced because he gave a fragile excuse.
Being so fragile emotionally, she got depressed easily.
Watching TV late until night is an infraction of the household rules.
Any infraction of the state law is dealt with extreme strictness.
24. Front- face, forehead
Ex: frontier, affront, confront
Additional words: forefront, frontage
The goal of the lab is to advance the frontiers of the physics.
We use to live on the frontier town of Ohio.
I was affronted when I didn’t remember my best friend’s birthday.
Cheating on a test is an affront to your intelligence.
Those who promote a right to abortion must confront the reality of what abortion does to
unborn children.
I was ready to confront any questions asked by the teacher.
I was ready to be at the forefront of any struggle that lies ahead.
The big news was titled in the forefront of today’s newspaper.
Houses with the lake frontages are extremely expensive.
There were many cars at the frontage of the building.
25. Futur- about to be
Ex: future, futuristic, futurology
Additional words: futurologist, futurable
What the future holds is unknown to everyone.
In future, I want to become a successful lawyer.
Instead of being very futuristic in your thinking, you should live your present life with
full enjoyment.
With all this advanced technology, you can easily imagine the futuristic world.
Futurology is the study of the developments in science.
In futurology, you can forecast the upcoming computer technologies.
A futurologist is a person whose occupation or specialty is the forecasting of future
events, conditions, or developments.
The futurologist predicted the advancement of technology in the future.
It was said that he was the futurable principle of the school.
The prediction that the world would end in 2012 is futurable.
Tristan Lennertz, Adam Wong, Steffen Eriksen, Nolan Mac, Pauline Hua, Jaime Foundoulis
Mr. Macare
English 1 Honors, Period 6
May 7, 2010
PREFIX WORK
1. Neo – New
Neoclassic:
Artists sometimes prefer to adopt a neoclassic style, bringing the older forms of art into a new
light.
The chief idea behind neoclassic styles is to revive older techniques of painting with new ideas.
Neophyte:
Neophytes are generally taken advantage of because of their ignorance in the area they have just
begun.
Everyone was once a neophyte in high school or a sport.
Neonatal:
After birth, babies are usually placed in neonatal care units to monitor their health.
Baby stores offer a wide variety of neonatal accessories.
Neolithic:
The Neolithic Era was like a new civilization emerging for humans, where tools, writing, and art
first really developed.
Although the Neolithic period was still considered “stone age”, it was a time of great
advancement and innovation for the human species.
Neoprimitivism:
Some people believe neoprimitivism is better, and create new works of art and literature based
on older, simpler methods.
Older people sometimes wish for a wave of neoprimitivism, believing society has gotten too
complicated.
2. Nom – custom, law, to manage, allot
Nomology:
Scientists pursue a career of Nomology, studying and discovering new laws that govern nature.
Nomology reveals the intricate nature of the world if studied carefully.
Economy:
Nations that manage their money well usually have a thriving economy.
There are many different ways to control the flow of money, and thus many economies.
Metronome:
Metronomes are convenient for musicians who have trouble managing the beats of music.
Metronomes consistently beat at a certain allotment of time.
Nominate:
A person in a position of authority is typically nominated into it.
If you nominate a person for something, you believe they have the ability to perform the task in
question.
Nomism:
In the middle ages, people obeyed nomisms religiously.
The United States excludes nomisms from its constitution to ensure religious freedom.
3. Non – Not
Nontoxic:
Parents prefer to by nontoxic housecleaners to ensure their children don’t accidentally ingest
something poisonous.
Nontoxic pesticides are an oxymoron.
Nonsense:
One who has lost his mind tends to speak nonsense.
Before a child learns to properly write, their attempts will be nonsense to most people.
Nonfiction:
Containing only facts, the nonfiction genre lacks any made up objects.
People looking for fiction will be sadly disappointed when looking in the nonfiction section of a
library.
Nonproliferation:
Governments these days push for the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons through
nuclear nonproliferation treaties.
Species that are unable to reproduce or spread suffer from nonproliferation.
Nonprofit:
Nonprofit organizations give almost all of their earnings to charities, taking none except to cover
the initial cost.
If donations are a nonprofit activity, why are they tax-deductible?
4. Ocul – Eye
Ocular:
Ocular tissue allows for the sense of vision.
A Cyclops only has half the ocular potential as normal people.
Oculist:
If you are struck by a sudden episode of blindness, you may want to consult an oculist.
People with glasses have usually met with an oculist at least once.
Binoculars:
Binoculars allow for both eyes to observe a distant object, as opposed to a telescope.
If you cannot see something far away, a set of binoculars may help.
Oculate:
If someone oculates an object, they add holes that resemble eyes to it.
Swiss cheese is somewhat oculated in the process of making it.
Ocularist:
If you have lost an eye, you may get a prosthetic one from an Ocularist.
Pirates could have really used an Ocularist back then.
5. Omni – All, Completely
Omniscient:
Religions usually depict their central figures as omniscient; you can’t run or hide from them.
Man had always searched to be omniscient, but his ignorance still holds no bounds.
Omnivorous:
Scavengers would be considered omnivorous, eating anything they can manage to find.
Picky eaters would be the last to be considered omnivorous.
Omnipotent:
Napoleon Bonaparte tried his entire life to be omnipotent.
A dictator likes to believe he has achieved an omnipotent position.
Omnipresent:
Some people believe in the theory of an omnipresent force being everywhere at once and making
up everything.
Religion in most forms dictates an omnipresent creator.
Omnibenevolence:
The founder of a nonprofit organization may be considered omnibenevolent.
Trying at every turn to lead a life of omnibenevolence to most people is a goal.
6. Orb(it) – wheel track
Orbit:
The satellite took a full year to complete one orbit.
Each moon of Saturn follows a different orbit.
Orbital:
The Earth follows an orbital path around the sun.
The boy swung his yo-yo in an orbital motion.
Orbicular:
The ring with which the man proposed to his love had an orbicular shape.
The well crafted bouncy ball took a smooth, orbicular build.
Orb:
The gypsy’s crystal ball was an orb of mystery.
Snow globes are orbs filled with particles falling everywhere.
Orbiest:
The competition was to see which clay maker could make the orbiest ball of clay.
The orbiest bowling ball has the best chance of rolling in the desired direction.
7. Ortho – straight, correct, right
Orthodox:
Joel’s way of doing the work was by no means orthodox, but he got the work done nonetheless.
The student followed every minute detail in his project to make sure he kept to an orthodox way
of completing it.
Orthodontist:
Little kids dread their appointment with the orthodontist.
He can thank the orthodontist for his beautiful smile.
Orthopedic:
Jimmy went to school for many years to learn all he could about orthopedics.
The boy had to go to the orthopedic doctor after falling out of the tree and breaking his arm.
Orthogonal:
Mathmeticians love studying orthogonal formulas.
Geometry is based on the orthogonal equations of shapes and angles.
Orthoepic:
A hardcore English teacher could be considered an orthoepic.
The orthoepic was bothered when students wrote essays with improper punctuation.
8. Over – above
Overcast:
Clouds lay overcast above the farm field.
The death of a loved one left the family with an overcast feeling of loss.
Overhang:
Icicles overhang the entrance to the creepy cave.
The sky was clear with nothing overhanging above.
Overhead:
The passing planes overhead made a loud, droning noise as the flew through the sky.
Leaves on the branches overhead providing ample shading for a good picnic.
Overachiever:
Overachievers take every simple assignment as a huge project.
The overachiever had expectations high above what they should have been.
Overall:
The overall score of the track meet ended in favor of LHHS.
Joe messed up one shot during the game but played well overall.
9. Pair – to prepare
Repair:
The auto shop was known for its great car repairs.
That man can repair any plumbing problem you have in your house.
Reparability:
The lifetime guarantee of the product left little need for a high reparability.
Luke’s house was so ravaged by the storm that no level of reparability could be seen.
Disrepair:
The destroyed bathroom was in disrepair.
The explosion left the town beyond disrepair.
Impaired:
The old, deaf man had impaired hearing.
The accident left him physically impaired, restraining his ability to run around and play.
Repairmen:
Many different jobs fall under the category of repairmen.
The plumbers took pride in their duty to be the best repairmen they could be.
10. Op(er) – work, to work
Operation:
D-Day was a massive operation for the Allied armies.
Mr. Perkins worked as the head of operations for his company.
Cooperate:
The two students could not cooperate in trying to finish their group project.
It is often tough to get extremists from both sides of an argument to cooperate.
Opus:
Beethoven’s most famous composition was a brilliant opus.
To Kill a Mockingbird is an opus of literature and an example for all other authors to follow.
Oppose:
The lawyer will oppose the case that the defendant is guilty.
One kid opposed the rest of his class to stand up for his friend whom everyone made fun of.
Operable:
The positive outlook is to always look at a dysfunctional item as operable.
The old typewriter from the last century was hardly operable.
11. Plegia-paralysis or stroke
Monoplegia:
John’s monoplegia of his right hand confined him to only one sport, ping pong.
Jane’s monoplegia of her left leg was associated with her cerebral palsy, causing her extreme
difficulty walking.
Paraplegic:
Ricky was once a skilled soccer player until he was involved in a crash that left his legs
paralyzed, making him a paraplegic.
Those who are paraplegic must use a wheelchair to get around.
Blepharoplegia:
Those who suffer from Blepharoplegia have a problem winking at girls, severely hurting their
chances of ever picking up chicks.
If you have Blepharoplegia, you probably look as if you have a black eye every day.
Quadriplegia:
Christopher Reeve, the brilliant actor who played Superman, became a quadriplegic after
suffering a devastating fall from his horse, severely injuring his spinal cord.
Although Quadriplegics are paralyzed from the waist down, their spirits are not destroyed.
Hemiplegia:
Hemiplegia, the paralysis of one half of the body, may result from a stroke or a spinal injury.
Those who have hemiplegia must drag one foot when walking.
12. Port-to carry, to bear
Portable:
The new notebook my mother had bought me was very portable due to the fact it was only 4 by 4
inches.
The new portable laptop could fit into almost any thin space because it was so lightweight and
small.
Portfolio:
The portfolio contained my parent’s important tax forms.
Inside the top secret portfolio, the invasion plans for Iraq were stamped with a TOP SECRET
stamp.
Transport:
Cargo ships transport new goods from China to the US.
The illegal transport of drugs across the Mexican border is almost as easy as talking flowers from
a dead guy.
Import:
The US’ main imports include oil and stupid products produced by the Chinese.
Japan is a country of imports due to its lack of its own natural resources.
Export:
The main exporters of oil include Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the US.
Exports are good that are shipped out a country.
13. Pot-to have power
Potential:
Humans do not yet know how to harbor our full potential for strength.
Arsenal F.C has the potential to be one of the greatest clubs in soccer.
Potent:
The potent alcohol concoction could easily intoxicate you with one sip.
Rat poison is so potent that a few milligrams will kill a human. (Don’t get any ideas)
Omnipotent:
God is someone who is considered omnipotent, or someone who has unlimited power.
A dictator feels as if he is omnipotent because he oppresses him people, creating a godless
society making him the most powerful being alive.
Potentate:
Tristan Lennertz would not a potentate, but President Obama would be considered one, due to
his high status.
Dictators, Presidents, or even criminals in the Witness protection program are considered
potentates.
Impotent:
The man was very unhappy because he was impotent
The army became impotent when the general died.
14. Plus, plus: more, several
Plural:
The plural form of the word octopus is octopi.
Some words have irregular plural forms such as cactus or dice.
Nonplus:
Although I asked for more soup, I received nonplus.
Nonplus Taxes would be easier to understand if it were just NO MORE taxes.
Surplus:
Before the Bush Administration, the US had a surplus of cash.
If a farmer had a surplus of crops, he would store them away for future use.
Overplus:
If you have an overplus of cash, you should invest it in a bank.
An overplus of food is not always a good thing because it may go bad in the freezer.
Plush:
The plush pillow had many extra layers of fluffiness.
The bed was so plush with comfort that if you stuck your hand into it, the imprint would last for
a few minutes.
15. Post - behind, back, backward
Postpone:
The Football match was postponed due to heavy rain and dangerous conditions.
I had to postpone the wedding because my fiancé had gotten sick with food poisoning.
Postscript:
The postscript of the webpage outlines the page’s web content.
A postscript at the end of the letter informed me that I was adopted.
Postwar:
The postwar wounds of depression severely threaten the well being of our veterans.
Postwar symptoms include depression, hallucinations, and insanity.
Postmortem:
The postmortem examination of a body is used to determine the cause of death.
Crime scene investigators can learn a lot from a postmortem report.
16. Phon - Sound, voice, and speak
Saxophone:
I really enjoy playing the wonderful saxophone.
The saxophone has a great sound to it.
Telephone:
The telephone was what I consider one of the greatest inventions.
I use my telephone all the time.
Phonograph:
I have an antique phonograph.
A phonograph is a machine that produces sound by use of a disc and stylus.
Cell phone:
The cell phone has made life easier for many people.
Some kids will get a cell phone very early.
Phonocardiograph:
A lot of people picture phonocardiographs when they think of the hospital.
After a nearly fatal accident I was hooked up to a phonocardiograph.
17. Phil: Loving, fondness for.
Philanthropic:
Having a very philanthropic attitude is a very good quality.
I once had a philanthropic friend and everyone liked him.
Philander:
To philander is not always a socially acceptable thing.
My friend tended to philander until some people became angered with his actions.
Philosophy:
Different ethnicities also tend to have different philosophies.
I happen to believe many different philosophies on life.
Philharmonic:
I’m a very philharmonic person because I enjoy music more than anything else.
Most people who are incredibly good at instruments are likely to be philharmonic.
Philately:
One of my best friend’s strange quirks is that he is philately.
People who are philately like the custom stamps.
18. Pect - To look
Expect:
Some of my teachers expect very great things
I get nervous when I am expected to do something.
Expectant
My parents can be very expectant if they are in the right mood.
The team was very expectant that one kid would assure that they win.
Expectancy:
The man was said to have a life expectancy of around 80 years.
I was filled with expectancy as I waited to go up and present my project.
Suspect:
The dangerous and violent man was our primary suspect.
I suspected that my brothers may have been taking advantage of me.
Inspect:
We inspected the car to make sure that it would suit our needs.
When I went to the airport to visit my grandparents I was pulled aside for a random
inspection.
19. Path - Suffering and pathetic
Pathetic:
It was quite pathetic to watch the baby animal try to walk.
I thought that it was pathetic when my class mate couldn’t answer the simplest problem.
Pathology:
To me pathology is one of the most interesting things.
My dad finds pathology to be a great career choice.
Pathos:
The picture gave me an incredibly pathos feeling.
The movie on genocide was very pathos.
Pathogen:
Pathogens are one of the main things we want out of out body because they are dangerous.
I’m currently trying to find a way to stop many different pathogens.
Pathosis:
Many apocalyptic movies depict huge population of pathosis people.
I have been in pathosis for a few months now.
20. Per - Through or throughout
Perfume:
I hate the intoxicating smell of perfume.
Some perfume is way too expensive for me to get anyone.
Permanent:
Some sickness can leave permanent or temporary problems.
I have a permanent marker and I must be careful.
Permit:
I have a parking permit for the school.
To build certain things you need a building permit.
Perspective:
Everybody has a different perspective on life.
I think that you perspective of that story was a bit distorted.
Permeate:
The stench of the garbage permeated my senses as I walked by the dump.
The smell of the delicious food permeated the kitchen walls.
21. Pug - to fight with fist
Pugilism:
The fighters engaged in the deadly art of pugilism as they circled each other around the boxing
ring.
All schools banned the practice of pugilism among its fellow students.
Pugnacious:
The pugnacious warrior did not show any mercy towards his battling enemies.
Known for his pugnacious attitude, the boy was reprimanded for having a physical confrontation
among his peers.
Impugn:
To impugn her mother’s judgment would earn her month of grueling chores as punishment for
back talking.
The authorities impugned against the suspect’s alibi and were able to prove that they have been
falsely fabricated.
Repugnance:
The animal rights activists felt nothing but repugnance towards fashion companies that utilizes
authentic pelt for their clothing production.
Repugnance filled the courtroom atmosphere for the defense attorney who was able to gain the
judge’s verdict for the suspected murderer.
Oppugn:
Under the circumstances and ground-breaking evidence of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, few
scientists would attempt to oppugn the widely accepted theory.
His father oppugned his son’s alibi with several witnesses that revealed his late night partying.
22. Punct - to prick and sting
Punctual:
In a punctual manner, the applicant entered the manager’s office on time for her job interview.
The lawyer’s punctual timing and efficiency made a good impression upon the client who later
hired him to defend his court case.
Punctuation:
Proper punctuation is necessary in order to receive a good grade for any essay assignment.
Every editor is obligated to search for proper spelling, punctuation, coherency, and phrasing
before publishing the text.
Acupuncture:
Many people who seek relief from joint or muscle pains pay for acupuncture treatments monthly.
Despite it curative properties, the risks of receiving acupuncture treatments could potential cause
nerve damage.
Puncture:
The doctors made a slight puncture in the patient’s trachea in order to implant a breathing
apparatus that would facilitate their breathing.
The broken rib punctured a lung and caused internal bleeding within the victim’s body.
Punctilious:
The punctilious spectators analyzed the ballet dancer’s performance and noted her every
movement and conduct.
Some people who suffer from Over Compulsive Disorders may display signs of punctilious
organization, impeccable cleanliness and obsessive quirks.
23. Pup - child, doll
Pupa:
After the pupa stage has ended, the caterpillar reached the point in its transformation of
becoming a newly formed adult butterfly.
The insect experts made a sketching of all of the complete stages of the transformation from an
insect egg to a pupa to an adult moth.
Pupil:
The attentive pupil eventually mastered his piano skills and became a piano teacher himself over
the course of a decade.
Dr. Bishop’s lab assistant was his pupil who devoted a considerable amount of time to studying
and examining every chemical compounds and scientific principles.
Puppet:
Shadow puppets have been a simple form of entertainment used to amuse children for centuries.
After being a puppet for all of his life, the Blue Fairy finally granted Pinocchio’s wish for
becoming a human boy.
Puppy:
The early stages of a puppy’s life are spent nine weeks nursing by the side of their mother.
The boy adopted the helpless puppy from the animal shelter and has given him a better home.
Pupates:
The microorganism pupated over the course of 5 days and emerged as a developed organism.
Biologists have studied the development of pupates and have recorded their progress.
24. Pulmon - lungs
Pulmonary:
Pulmonary diseases have grown more common due to the widespread air pollution.
The patient died from a rare congenital pulmonary defect.
Pulmonate:
Pulmonate land snails possess a similar branching evolutionary relationship with snails.
The characteristics of the pulmonate snail have been studied by naturalists for several years and
have been classified as part of the mollusk family.
Pulmonology:
Pulmonolology is the study of the characteristics of the respiratory system.
The graduate received an A on his pulmonology exam as a part of his medical training
curriculum.
Pulmogram:
The patient was required to receive a full pulmogram to screen for any abnormalities within her
respiratory system.
Pulmograms detected an abnormal cell growth within one of the patient’s lung tissue.
Pulmonata:
The pulmonata is an essential organ that is necessary to facilitate the breathing of the large order
of gastropods.
The pulmonata acts as lungs for gastropods, such as snails and slugs.
25. Prox - near
Proximity:
The assassin was in close proximity with his target until one of the guards was able to identify
his intentions and apprehended him.
Living in close proximity to the library, the young girl was able to walk to the facility to check
out books everyday.
Approximately:
The coroners diagnosed the corpse time of death to be approximately half past noon and filed it
within the autopsy report.
It was approximately half past seven am that the sun started to rise from the east by the
mountains.
Proximate:
The proximate cause for smog was due to the heavy release of carbon emissions.
The proximate reason is that the melting glaciers are expected to bring a decrease in the polar
bear population.
Proximal:
The occipital lobe is proximal to the brain stem and controls visual sight.
The cancer was very proximal to the pancreas and is untreatable.
Proximoceptor:
Proximoceptor are considered as nerve sensors that reacts to external stimulus that involves taste.
Physiologists specializes in all aspects of physiology that involves the proximoceptor and
exotraceptors of the human body.
By:Emily Schoen Matt Klister Sarah A Nour Seirafi Aubrey Marin Sedwick Prefix Project loc Definition: to place, from a place 3 Examples local relocate locomotive 2 Additional localize location Sentences Local 1. Many locals of southern California visit the beach often. 2. Most locals try to stay away from places tourists visit. Locate 1. After the flood destroyed her house she had to relocate to a different state. 2. The harsh weather of Alaska makes many people want to relocate to warmer places. Locomotive 1. Before trains were called trains, many people called them locomotives. 2. Locomotive drivers must go through thorough training before they are able to drive. Localize 1. The doctors worked hard to localize the infection on his arm. 2. The school principal tried to localize where the nasty rumor had started. Location 1. Their house was at a beautiful location, overlooking the ocean. 2. He was not sure where the location of the party was. li Definition: To bind 3 Examples liable liability liaison 2 Additional liens license Liable 1. Before she could start practice for cheer, she had to sign a waiver saying that the school wasn’t liable for any injury she may get. 2. The court said that she was not liable for the crime she was accused of. Liability 1. His injury made him a liability to the team. 2. Cheating on a test is a liability to your education, and future. Liaison 1. She acted as a liaison between her two friends in a fight that weren’t talking. 2. The fact that she could speak many different languages made her a great liaison for the United Nations. Liens 1. Some of our neighbors had liens on their properties. 2. A lawyer can put a lien on your property for as ling as you own your home. License 1. I cannot wait to get my driver’s license. 2. I failed my driver’s test three times before I got my license. lav Definition: to wash 3 Examples lavish lave lavatory 2 Additional lavers laundry Lavish 1. He lavished his only daughter with gifts, and spoiled her rotten. 2. He lived a very lavish lifestyle, until he lost his job. Lave 1. She always washes, or laves her face before she goes to bed. 2. Long ago many people laved in streams and lakes. Lavatory 1. You are not allowed to smoke in the lavatory on airplanes. 2. In some stores the lavatory is off limits to those who do not work there. Lavers 1. Some people must have a laver, or spiritual cleansing before entering their holy place. 2. It is customary for many people to laver. Laundry 1. Doing the laundry is my least favorite chore. 2. Before washing machines, many people had to do their laundry by hand. laps Definition: to fall, slip 3 Examples lapse collapse elapse 2 Additional relapse Lapse 1. In a lapse of judgment, he picked up a cigarette, even through he was trying to quit. 2. I would like to learn how to use time‐lapse photography. Collapse 1. Because she didn’t eat all day, she collapsed in the middle of fifth period. 2. Some people have disorders where they will collapse without warning. Elapse 1. In the time that had elapsed, she had gone back to her old ways. 2. A few days elapsed before he got to find out if he made the soccer team. Relapse 1. A year after she was cancer free, the cancer relapsed, and she had to go back into the hospital for another round of treatment. 2. Even though she promised she would never over‐eat again, in a year she had relapse, and had gained all of her wait back. Prolapse 1. After practice the cheerleader suffered a disk prolapse. 2. My mother was diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse. live Definition: life 3 Examples lively alive livestock 2 Additional liven livelihood Lively 1. His birthday was lively and joyous occasion. 2. The conversation about immigration was lively. Alive 1. After her heart attack she was happy to be alive. 2. Once a year my family celebrates that we are alive, and our other blessings. Livestock 1. Some people raise livestock for a living. 2. My favorite park of going to the country fair is seeing all of the livestock. Liven 1. He livened up a dull party. 2. A little more pepper will liven up this chili. Livelihood 1. He earned he livelihood working as a farm hand. 2. Because her parents were rich she didn’t have to earn a livelihood; they supplied her with everything she could possibly need. Lustr – to purify, to make bright
1.) Luster- 1.) The woman adored her wedding ring because of the luster and
sparkle it gave off. 2.) Most women love the luster of shinny jewelry
2.) Lustrum- 1.) In the Roman history a lustrum or ceremonial purification of the
people is performed every five years, after the taking of the census. 2.)
3.) Illustrious- 1.) Margret Thatcher and Winston Church Hill were favored by
many and were highly distinguished, you could say they were illustrious leaders of
England. 2.) People consider the Pope an illustrious man because of his popularity level
and his glorious deeds.
4.) Lustrous 1.) At night, the Vegas strip is lustrous as all the hotel lights sparkle.
2.) Shouting stars tend to be lustrous and bright.
5.) Lusterless 1.) Satin is the most lusterless fabric because of the way it shines
by reflecting light. 2.) A clear shinny coat is put over nail polish to make it glossy or
lusterless.
Luct- to struggle
1.)Reluctance 1s.)The student was reluctant about speaking in public.
2.) Her reluctance for doing her homework caused her to fail the class.
2.)Reluctivity- 1.) Reluctivity is the tendency of a magnetic circuit to conduct magnetic
flux. 2.) A measure of the resistance of a material to the establishment of a
magnetic field within it is its reluctivity.
3.)Ineluctable- 1.)Although he hated to speak in front of the class it was
ineluctable.2.)Going to the wedding was ineluctable for the three brothers who hated long
ceremonies.
4.)Reluctantly- 1.)The Morgans had reluctantly decline their invitation to the annual Christmas
party due to the fact that they already made plans. 2.) I reluctantly declined the invitation to the
party even though I really wanted to go.
5.)Reluctancy- 1.) She showed reluctancy towards helping her sister with her homework
because they fought so much. 2,) He showed reluctancy about making dinner , considering he is
an awful cook.
5.)
Mar- sea
1.) Marine 1.)The marine life consisted of multi colored fish, sharks reefs and
other underwater species. 2.) The exhibit of sharks is the most popular marine life exhibit
at the aquarium.
2.) Maritime- 1.) Maritime clothing refers to the clothing a sailor would wear.
2.)Plants living in or near the sea are considered maritime plants.
3.)-Marina 1.) The marina is a populated place for all boaters in the summer time.
2.) A marina is considered “a promenade by the sea”.
4.) Mariner 1.) A captain, navigator, or sailors of a ship are also referred to as a
mariner. 2.) Mariners are in charge of making sure the ship does not go off course
5.) Marlin 1.) Marlins are just one of many types of fish in the sea. 2.) Fish with
elongated spear like upper jaws are called marlins.
Mech- device
1.) Mechanic- 1.) When Sue’s car broke down she took it to a mechanic to be
fixed. 2.) A mechanic is a person who is skilled with tools, machines and equipment.
2.) Mechanism- 1.) Kitchen appliances are considered mechanisms. 2.) A
mechanism is an assembly of moving parts completing a functional motion.
3.) Mechanize- 1.) The military was mechanized when tanks and aircraft were
used to help them fight. 2.) Many factory workers were fired when the factory became
mechanized and started using machines to do all the work
4.) Mechanical- 1.) When the lights go out it is usually do to a mechanical
failure. 2.) Motorized helicopters are mechanical toys
5.) Mechanistic 1.) If you have a mechanistic behavior you are used to doing
things in a routine way every day. 2.) When you lead a mechanistic life you have to do
everything by a specific routine.
Melo- song; tune
1.) Melody- 1.) Singers create sounds and place them into an agreeable
arrangement to create a melody. 2.) A melody is a poem suitable for singing and usually
pleasing to the ears.
2.) Melodrama- 1.) In the 17th to early 19th century melodramas where romantic
dramatic compositions with music interspersed. 2.) A melodrama is a play or movie that
include exaggerated emotions/events, stereotypical characters and interpersonal conflicts.
3.) Melodeon- 1.) Melodeon is a kind of accordion. 2.) a small harmonium is a
melodeon.
4.) Melodious 1.) Musicals tend to be melodious. 2.) The melodious songs sound
sweet to my ears.
5.) Mellifluous 1.) The singer had the most soothing mellifluous voice. 2.) The
songs melody was so beautiful it was mellifluous.
1. Mes(o)‐ middle. Sample Words: Mesozoic, Mesolithic, Mesentery, Mesoamerica, Mesosphere. 2. Mon(o)‐ one, single, alone. Sample Words: Monarchy, Monologue, Monopolize, Monotony, Monotype 3. Mis‐ bad, badly, wrong. Sample Words: Misfortune, Misbehave, Misspell, Misconduct, Mispronounce 4. Mid‐ middle. Sample Words: Midnight, Midsize, Midfield, Midway, Midland 5. Mis(o)‐ to hate, hatred. Sample Words: Misology, Misanthropic, Misogamy, Misologist, Misoneism Sentences 1. The Mesozoic era was a geological period in time pertaining to the dinosaurs and prehistoric plants. 2. No one has ever made a time machine that could take people back to the Mesozoic era. 3. The Mesolithic time period was the time of the Stone Age. 4. Cave men lived during the Mesolithic era. 5. A mesentery is a membrane that consists of a double layer of peritoneum. 6. You have many mesenteries in your body. 7. Mesoamerica is the geological region extending approximately from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua. 8. Hernando Cortez explored the Mesoamerican region. 9. The Mesosphere is the portion of the atmosphere between the stratosphere and the thermosphere. 10. Someone went skydiving from the mesosphere. 11. The British monarchy is ruled by the royal family. 12. Not every country is ruled by a monarchy. 13. Monologue is a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker. 14. Interior monologue is a literary device. 15. To monopolize is to obtain full control of something. 16. You have to monopolize in order to win the game of monopoly. 17. Monotony is the continuance of an unvarying sound. 18. The song that the ice cream man plays is monotony. 19. A monotype is the only object of its kind. 20. A crafts man makes monotypes. 21. It is a stroke of misfortune when you loose your homework. 22. Tony’s life was filled with misfortune because he continued to loose at whatever he did. 23. To misbehave is to cause trouble. 24. Don’t misbehave, it could get you into trouble. 25. To misspell is to wrongly spell something. 26. She lost the spelling B because she misspelled her word. 27. Misconduct is wrong behavior. 28. The convict was thrown into jail because of misconduct. 29. To mispronounce something is to pronounce something wrong. 30. Try not to mispronounce a word when you are reading to the class. 31. Midnight is 12:00am. 32. War wolfs usually come out around midnight. 33. Midsize is of medium or intermediate size. 34. My family bought a midsize sedan. 35. The midfield is the middle area of a sports field. 36. The midfielders in soccer control the midfield. 37. Midway is the halfway distance between two things. 38. The midway between my house and LA is Anaheim. 39. The middle or interior part of a country is the midland. 40. Kansas is near the midland of the United States. 41. Misology is the hatred or distrust of reasoning. 42. Some people follow the thought of Misology. 43. Misanthropic is characteristic of a misanthrope. 44. Someone who is misanthropic follows misology. 45. The hatred of marriage is misogamy. 46. Some people fear the thought of marriage and follow misogamy. 47. Someone who has a hatred for reasoning is a misologist. 48. My friend is a misologist and hates reasoning. 49. Misoneism is the hared of change or of what is new. 50. I told my friend that misoneism is the fear of change and he couldn’t accept this new idea. Gram: Something written or draw. Examples‐ grammer, monogram, anagram, telegram, sonogram Graph: Something drawn or written. Examples‐ biography, autograph, paragraph, graphite, graphic Grat: Pleasing, thankful. Examples‐ congradulate, gratify, grateful, ingrate, gratuity. Gree: Pleasing. Examples‐ agree, agreement, disagreement, disagree, agreeing Herit: (hered) heir. Examples‐ heritage, disinherit, inheritance, inherited, heritable Sentances 1. The grammer she used is incorrect. 2. Proper grammer is expected in high school. 3. I got my sweatshirt monogrammed with my initials. 4. My monogram is S.A. 5. I could not decipher the anagram. 6. I gave my friend an anagram as an invitation for my birthday party. 7. My dad sent me a telegram for my birthday. 8. I sent a telegram to my dad telling him the unfortunate news. 9. I saw my mom’s sonogram for my baby brother. 10. Doctors use sonograms to see if the baby is healthy inside the fetus. 11. The biography Anne wrote about herself is a best seller. 12. I am writing a biography about my life as a ten year old. 13. I got an autograph from my favorite celebrity, Reese Witherspoon. 14. My friend asked me for my autograph so that when I become famous, she can say she knew me. 15. I wrote a paragraph about how school should not have homework. 16. A RTL essay contains five paragraphs. 17. The class studied about minerals, especially graphite. 18. Graphite is the mineral that is the most stable form of carbon, and is often found in the form of coal. 19. The violence in the movie was very graphic. 20. Computer graphics vary on different versions of computers produced by different companies. 21. “Go congradulate your brother!” Joe’s mother said. 22. I congradulated Sally on a job well done. 23. I was gratified by my performance. 24. My mom was gratified when she saw my room was clean. 25. I am grateful that I have no homework. 26. Tim was grateful that he remembered to pack his lunch. 27. Lizzy was an ingrate, no one could satisfy her. 28. Sam is the opposite of an ingrate, she’s grateful for everything she gets. 29. The donaters gratuity was very appreciated at the Red Cross Benefit. 30. There was much gratuity at the Benefit Dinner. 31. I agree that chocolate does taste better than Swedish fish. 32. I hope Sally agrees with me on what really happened. 33. We are in agreement about the price of a Gameboy. 34. The agreement between Lucy and Billy was that Lucy got the longer ride on the pony, but Billy got to go first. 35. The disagreement about whose turn it was, was easily resolved by the teacher. 36. My dad and I had a disagreement about who I was going to Prom with. 37. My brother and I disagree constantly about who gets to sit in the front seat. 38. disagree 39. agreeing 40. agreeing 41. Her heritage showed that she was half German, half French. 42. heritage 43. disinherit 44. disinherit 45. inheritance 46. inheritance 47. inherited 48. inherited 49. heritable 50. heritable Nicholas Stavrou
Joe Marasigan
Lamar Pi
Kristian Cuasay
Jono Lawson
Adam Rubin
English 1 Honors, period 6
Prefixes and Sentences
trib- be three; threshing sledge; to wear, rub; to pay, grant, bestow, allot
Sample words: tribe, tribute, contribute
Words: tribalistic, tribunate
Sentences1. King Shaka Zulu united the northern tribes of South Africa even though they were very unique with
different cultures and religions.
2. The Amazon tribe was believed to only consist of women.
3. Villages around the Aztec Empire were required to pay tribute of luxury and practical goods such as
clothes.
4. When the villagers didn’t pay tribute to the warlord, their village was burned to the ground and
everyone was killed.
5. You must contribute in group discussion to pass the class.
6. Jake’s contribution to the project was his name written on the corner of the poster.
7. The chief was very tribalistic by not abandoning his tribe when they needed him most.
8. Some Native Americans are still tribalistic by practicing their beliefs and customs.
9. The murderer was sentenced under the tribunate.
10. The tribunate makes laws the affect the entire country.
trus- to thrust, push; faithful, firm
Sample words: trust, obtrusive, intrusion
Words: truss, intrusive
Sentences1. My brother did not trust me with his pencil because I broke the last one he gave me.
2. Parents must trust their children to do the right thing under pressure.
3. Be careful or you’ll bang your head on that obtrusive corner.
4. Mary is very obtrusive by always forcing me to see her point of view.
5. My intrusion in their conversation caused an awkward silence.
6. The burglar’s intrusion in the house was in vain because he got caught.
7. We trussed the sails to the mast, so they wouldn’t blow away.
8. Batman must truss the villain to keep him from escaping.
9. The intrusive bees in the park forced everyone to flee
10. I hate intrusive people who always get into my business.
tum- to swell, be excited
Sample words: tumor, contumely, tumultuous
Word: tummler, tumble
Sentences1. The doctors caught out the tumor in the patients head.
2. Tumors in the brain cause cancer which leads to death.
3. That contumely almost made me cry.
4. Instead of just taking the contumely, the employee insulted his boss right back.
5. The tumultuous students in the library were all sent to detention.
6. A celebration can turn tumultuous with too much alcohol.
7. The tummler played a prank on our principle that caused him to get suspended.
8. If the tummler didn’t keep us entertained, our vacation in Nebraska would have been boring.
9. The mountain biker missed his jump and tumbled down a cliff.
10. The roof of the dilapidated house tumbled on the poor family eating dinner underneath.
typ- impression, mark, to strike
Sample words: typewrite, prototype, stereotype
Words: typical, typo
Sentences1. A typewriter was the fastest and easiest way to make a report until the computer.
2. I found my grandpa’s old typewriter and tried to type something, but the keys were stuck.
3. We tested the prototype vacuum cleaner and it was a success.
4. Apple sold millions of products based of the prototype of the iphone.
5. It was a typical afternoon until ninjas attacked my house and stole my dog.
6. The typical school bully is big and ugly.
7. It is considered racist to stereotype people according to what the look like.
8. For the school play, I had to stereotype myself as an evil villain.
9. Not all books are perfectly typed because sometimes, typos can be found.
10. My essay could have gotten and A, but there were too many typos
Tox-: Poison
Words: toxic, detoxify, intoxicate, toxicology, toxin
Toxic:The bowman dipped his arrows in toxic poison. Alcohol is considered to be toxic.
Detoxify: The instructor told the bowman to detoxify his arrows. Before we could use the chemical,
Jake had to detoxify it.
Intoxicate: Alcohol can be used to intoxicate people. The deprived teen was intoxicated when he saw
girls at the beach.
Toxicology: Jake studied toxicology so he could detoxify the chemical. Isaac studied toxicology for
medical purposes.
Toxin: The chemical had too many toxins and had to be thrown out. The toxins in alcohol would affect
you drastically if you insisted on drinking alcohol daily for the rest of your life.
Torr-: To burn, parch
Words: torrent, torrid, torrential, torrefy, torridness
Torrent: The torrent of lava caused the destruction of the village. Charybdis has the power to cause a
violent torrent.
Torrid: Many children complain of the torrid heat in Florida and California. The torrid lava burned
many children alive.
Torrential: The torrential lava killed all of the citizens of the village. Our team had a torrential victory
over our rivals with a score of 62-23 in a game of basketball.
Torrefy: We had to torrefy the iron ore to make it usable. The lava went to torrefy the other surrounding
villages as well.
Torridness: The torridness of the lava was the deadliest the surviving villages had seen. The torridness
of the heat is unbearable for animals in cars.
Tort-: Cake, bread
Words: tortoise, contortion, distorted, tortilla, torture
To twist
In underworld
Tortoise: The adventurers found tortoises hiding in the dessert. The tortoises were hiding under their
shells.
Contortion: The contortion of the snake from the machine irritated the snake. The acts of contortion in
the circus by humans is astonishing.
Distorted: The distorted images made it difficult to see the snake and tortoises. In Nico's game, a
legendary beast was found in a distorted world.
Tortillas: The tortillas were used to create a fantastic dish for the celebration. The tortillas were spoiled,
and therefore unusable.
Torture: The cruel man decided to torture the snake and tortoise. The torture was so unbearable that the
snake had lunged out at the cruel man.
Trus-: To trust
Words: Entrust, intrusion, mistrust, trustee, trustworthy
Entrust: Mrs. Palmero wanted to entrust George with her daughter's inheritance and not Victor. Jake
does not entrust anyone with two things: his money or his life.
Intrusion: The intrusion of the rude boycotters interrupted the speaker. The burglar was arrested and
charged for intrusion of private property.
Mistrust: There is generally mistrust with countries that could possibly use nuclear weapons for
terrorism or warfare. There was a sense of mistrust when the fighting countries were forced to come
and make a treaty.
Trustee: George is the proud trustee of his goddaughter, Veronica's, inheritance. George's wife, Angie,
wanted to know why she was not the trustee.
Trustworthy: Isaac considers girls to be most trustworthy than guys due to past experiences. After a
betrayal, Jack can become friends with the one who betrayed him, but he would never deem them
trustworthy again.
Trem-: To shake
Words: tremble, tremor, tremendous, tremolo, atremble
Tremble: The little boy started to tremble with fear after the movie. The books started to tremble and
proceeded to fall down during the earthquake.
Tremor: An aftershock can be considered as a tremor. The little boy had a tremor after he got off the
roller-coaster.
Tremendous: The tremendous size of the earthquake caused fear in the hearts of many citizens. The
tremendous cyclops was outsmarted by Nohbdy.
Tremolo: The tremolo of the organ sounded gracefully with the orchestra. Alex had an amazing
tremolo which led him to be the lead in the musical.
Atremble: The buildings were atremble and some even had fallen down after the earthquake. The
waves were set atremble as Polyphemus threw a piece of the island towards Odysseus and his men.
Voy: to see, or look: voyage, voyager, voyeur, envoy, clairvoyant
Vulp: fox : Vulpine, vulpecula, vulpes, vulpicide, vulpinism
With: back, against : Withdraw, wither, within, without, withstand
Voc: voice, to call : advocate, havoc, vocabulary, vocab, provocation
Vot: vow, pledge : Devote, devotion, vote, voteless, outvoted
Wild: natural state: Bewilder, wildly, wilderness, wildfire, wildlife
Whir: to turn, spin : Whirl, whirlwind, whirlpool, whirlybird, whirligig
Xer: dry xerography, xerox: xerox, xerophyte, xerosis, xerophthalmia, exertion
1. Voyage: I went on a voyage to Italy. Lamar went to voyage in New York City.
2. Voyager: I was considered a voyager when I arrived at Italy. Lamar was considered a voyager when
he went to China.
3. Voyeur: The voyeur was punched in the face when he was found in the women's restroom. The
voyeur also was arrested later that day.
4. Envoy: The envoy was en route to Puebla, which is where the location of the battle of Cinco de
Mayo took place. The president is considered an envoy when he goes to other countries for political
reasons.
5. Clairvoyant: Nostradamus is considered to be clairvoyant as many of his prophecies have come true.
In astrology, it is believed that Scorpios are partially clairvoyant.
6. Vulpine: The vulpine Odysseus returned home after 20 long years. Swiper the Fox is considered to
be vulpine to Dora.
7. Vulpecula: The Vulpecula is a constellation in the northern sky. Vulpecula is also known as the
Little Fox.
8. Vulpes: The hungry vulpes attacked the unsuspecting chicken. Vulpes are also known as foxes.
9. Vulpicide: After the farmer found out his chicken was killed, he went on a vulpicide. Vulpicide and
any other hunting of animals, however, is considered illegal in his state.
10. Antinous, on the other hand, was not guile and therefore he had no vulpinism. Great Odysseus
showed his vulpinism throughout the Odyssey.
11. Withdraw: The new commander told his army to withdraw. The opposing forces, however,
desecrated the army that was told to withdraw.
12. Wither: The commander had to surrender as he saw his army wither. The surroundings crops were
going to wither without the help of the battling armies.
13. Within: The spy went within the fort. Odysseus had to find Tiresias, who was within the Land of
the Dead.
14. Without: The spy did not find what he wanted and escaped without the documents. Without the help
of Athena, the Odyssey might have ended during Odysseus' adventures.
15. Withstand: The Trojans did not withstand the Greek forces. Odysseus did not withstand the fact
that suitors had ruined his home and courted his wife.
16. Advocate: Daisy was an advocate for more use of green technology. The advocate for the candidate
was paid a handsome amount of money.
17. Havoc: There was much havoc caused around the central city. Hannibal the Conqueror had caused
havoc among many villages.
18. Vocabulary: There are over 100 vocabulary words we must learn for the English final. Many
people do not like the vocabulary tests.
19. Vocab: "The vocab quiz was easy." said Steffen. Adam replied, "That vocab quiz was hard; are you
crazy?"
20. Provocation: The provocation of Odysseus was the suitors destroying his home. The provocation
of Poseidon was when Odysseus did not thank the gods for the defeat of the Trojans.
21. Devote: People who are in Drama devote themselves to their many plays. Athletes devote their
time for participating in school sports.
22. Devotion: The devotion of Drama and Orchestra created a great remake of Disney's Beauty and the
Beast. The devotion of the soccer coach was admired by the team.
23. Vote: Many children and teens wanted to vote for Obama. Others thought they were insane and
wanted to vote for McCain.
24. Voteless: Leo was voteless when he tried to run for class president against Richard. It would be a
huge embarrassment to be voteless in a national election.
25. Outvoted: Wii Sports may be the most often bought game in history, but thousands of games would
outvote it for games with better graphics and more purpose. Richard outvoted Leo.
26. Bewilder: The crazy scientist tried to bewilder his colleagues. Leo tried to bewilder the crowd, but
failed miserably.
27. Wildly: The young adults were wildly dancing at the club. The dog wildly jumped his master.
28. Wilderness: The wilderness is a great place which is currently being taken over by present
industries. The wilderness is the setting for the book, The Hatchet.
29. Wildfire: Southern California wildfires can become very devastating. The wildfire had burned
down twenty homes, but no one was hurt.
30. Wildlife: In Biology, you study many forms of wildlife. As the wilderness is being taken over,
wildlife are sometimes found in suburbs.
31. Whirl: Luke had to whirl the ball and make a basket to force the game in overtime. The falling leaf
was about to whirl its way down until a bird caught.
32. Whirlwind: The small whirlwind excited the young second graders. The whirlwind messed up the
preppy girl's hair.
33. Whirlpool: The whirlpool in the Bermuda triangle had scared off the tourists. Charybdis is the
giant and threatening whirlpool in the Odyssey.
34. Whirlybird: The whirlybird had unfortunately crashed into the fire department. Helicopters are
considered to be whirlybirds.
35. Whirligig: The little boy played with his whirligig during Christmas time. A spinning top is
considered to be a whirligig.
36. Xerox: I did not have a printer so I went to Kinko's to xerox my report card. The xerox machine
was broken and kept on printing out papers nonstop.
37. Xerophyte: The choice environment for a xerophyte would probably be an arid desert. Cacti are
considered to be xerophytes as they grow in dry conditions.
38. Xerosis: John's grandfather suffers from xerosis, an abnormal dryness of the skin. Sarah and Kate
debated whether or not xerosis was common in teens.
39. Xerophthalmia: John's grandfather also suffers from xerophthalmia, an abnormal dryness of the
eyes caused by lack of vitamin A. You should take in more vitamin A to avoid xerophthalmia.
40. Exertion: The exertion of the team of wrestlers pushed the bus out of the ditch. Kendra felt the
exertion to help others after attending a volunteer seminar.
Ulter - To Alter, pollute - adulterate, unadultering, adultery, consulter, assaulter
Adulterate: Dan had to adulterate the experiment by using iron instead of platinum because it would be
more cheap. Thomas was fired from his job after he tried to adulterate the food he cooked by replacing
some ingredients with worse ones.
Unadulterated: The unadulterated syrup tasted better than the normal maple syrup from grocery stores.
The unadulterated DVD of the movie had two more hours of footage than the original.
Adultery: The famous football player was caught and charged with adultery. The football player
denied the fact that he committed adultery.
Consulter: Steven is very intelligent and he shows it by being a consulter to many of his successful
friends. The consulter was fired from his job after giving out false information and lying to his
customers.
Un - do the reverse - unload, undress, unpack, unleash, unveiled
Unload: After the long trip to Las Vegas, we had to unload all of our bags into the hotel. Dad had to
unload our luggage into the luggage belt at the airport.
Undress: Bob started to undress himself for physical education, but unfortunately he was in the wrong
locker room. Annie put on ridiculous clothes on our pet dog, so I had to undress it when she wasn't
looking.
Unpack: When we arrived at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, we had to unpack before we could travel Las
Vegas. James wanted to unpack the snacks and drinks he brought while he was on a hike in the
Saddleback Mountains.
Unveiled: Ubisoft, a famous gaming company, unveiled their new game, Assassin's Creed:
Brotherhood, at the gaming convention. Game Freak, another famous gaming company, unveiled their
new game months before Ubisoft did.
Unleash: Jack wanted to unleash his fury at his girlfriend who was caught cheating on him. The Sith
try to unleash their force against the Jedi and the Republic in the Star Wars series.
under - beneath, below - Underground, underwear, underline, underachiever, understatement
Underground: It is rumored that there are many treasures and fossils underground. The salt tunnels
were found underground the three lakes.
Underwear: Mark had lost a bet and could not wear underwear for a week. His friends told the whole
school by yelling out, "Mark does not wear underwear!."
Underline: In MLA format, people should underline their titles for their paper. Jason had forgotten to
underline his title for his essay.
Underachiever: Ace is considered to be an underachiever as he never does his homework, but he
always gets A's on his quizzes and tests. Daniel is not an underachiever; he is just really bad at
schoolwork.
Understatement: If you say Avatar was a good movie, then many other people could consider that an
understatement. AP Chemistry is a pretty hard class is also an understatement around Laguna Hills
High School.
Utr - either - Neutral, neutron, nutrition, neutralize, eutrophy
Neutral: The United States decided to be neutral in the conflict between the two allied countries. The
United States was neutral until Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor.
Neutron: A neutron is part of the building blocks for an atom's nucleus. Neutrons have about the same
mass as protons.
Nutrition: It is recommended to eat breakfast every day for good nutrition. Exercising and nutrition are
key roles for a healthy body.
Neutralize: We had to neutralize the acid with a base so the pH would become 7. The 4th Battalion
was sent to neutralize the northern forces.
Eutrophy: Most of the football players were in eutrophy, or adequate health conditions. The only
football player who wasn't in eutrophy was the linebacker who kept drinking alcohol before games.
Uv - grape - Uvea, Uvarovite, Uvula, Uvulitis, Souvenir
Uvea: It was hard for young Damon to live a normal life with two infected uveas. His uveas were
infected ever since he was born.
Uvarovite: Don found uvarovite, a garnet-colored emerald, in the mines down south. Maria wore a
uvarovite necklace to prom.
Uvula: There is a rumor that Stephanie keeps poking her uvula until she throws up her food. Fred and
Alex debated whether or not surgically cutting off the uvula would severely damage you.
Uvulitis: Alex suffered from uvulitis from an unknown reason. Uvulitis is inflammation of the uvula.
Souvenir: While visiting northern California, Allen wanted to take grapes as a souvenir. Tony had
brought back interesting Italian souvenirs he bought at a gift shop in Rome.
Uxor - wife - uxorial, uxoricide, uxorious, uxoriousness, uxoriously
Uxorial: A wedding ring is uxorial for women after they have been betrothed. Children are also uxorial
if they gain characteristics from the wife.
Uxoricide: Joseph does not know anyone who practices uxoricide. Casey suffered from uxoricide
from her drunken husband.
Uxorious: When Lucas is with his wife, he acts uxorious, but when she's gone, he acts sexist. Joseph is
very uxorious even when he isn't around his wife.
Uxoriousness: Joseph's uxoriousness became annoying after he kept bragging about his wife. Lucas,
however, did not show any uxoriousness while at his friend's house.
Uxoriously: After the party ended, Joseph kept on bragging about his wife uxoriously. Lucas ended up
having an affair with Joseph's wife and now knows why Joseph acts so uxoriously.
Vac - To be empty - Vacant, vacate, vacation, vacancy, vaccines
Vacant: The houses became vacant after the hurricane warning was announced. The stores became
vacant quickly so people could prepare for the incoming disaster.
Vacate: Thousands of people had to vacate their homes. The few people who did not want to vacate
their home were forced to anyway.
Vacation: After the hurricane hit the town, the mayor took a vacation in Hawaii. Many people were
surprised that the mayor took a vacation while in a hard time.
Vacancy: The hotels around the area suffered from major vacancy during the first months. The mayor
did not find any vacancy at the hotels in Hawaii because it was still summer vacation for many people.
Vaccines: All of the vaccines were lost during the hurricane, and an epidemic was starting. Another
town sent a shipment of vaccines to the hurricane-struck town.
Vain - Empty, idle - Vain, vainglorious, vainglory, vainness, vervain
Vain: The charge at the river was a vain move and the battle ended in defeat. The vain cheerleader kept
on bragging on how cheerleading is the best sport in the entire world.
Vainglorious: Tristan was vainglorious after he played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and received
many achievements. Jessi was not vainglorious after she got the valedictorian award.
Vainglory: Many of the baseball players suffer from vainglory, even though they lose every game. If
you are characterized as modest, you would definitely not suffer from vainglory.
Vainness: The vainness of the work that Eric was doing made him go crazy. The teacher had given out
a test where people were not supposed to answer the questions, but it suffered from vainness.
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Chal-
to be warm; to deceive
challenge, cauldron, nonchalant, caloricity, calorie
Ceive-
to take; hold
conceited, deceitful, receive, perceive, apperceive
Cat-
down; with
catalogue, category, catheter, catalyst, cataract
Cent-
a hundred; to new; fresh
accent, recent, century, central, centipede
AntDefinition: Against
1) Antacid
You should use antacids when you have heartburn.
Never take an antacid on an empty stomach.
2) Antagonist
The antagonist in the book was a mean old lady named Miss. Havisham.
The fly was an antagonist to me when it kept landing on my food.
3) Antonym
The antonym of nice is mean.
Synonyms are the same while antonyms are the opposite.
4) Antapology
The ladies antapology to her husband’s apology for forgetting to pick up their kids was her
throwing a book at him.
When little Billy apologized to his friend for taking his cupcake, his friend’s antapology was
kind.
5) Antibody
Antibodies keep people from getting sick.
They knew Joe’s antibodies didn’t work there hardest because he got the cold.
ArDefinition: To, toward
1) Arrange
Florists have to arrange flowers in bouquets nicely so people will purchase them.
Michael’s boss told him that he had to arrange his desk to be businesslike when he first
started his job.
2) Arrest
The police officer had to arrest the teenager for drinking and driving.
People are arrested when they break the law.
3) Arrogant
Everyone knew he was arrogant because he went around telling everyone that he could win
the football game by himself.
The girl was very arrogant and said she didn’t need to try to win the beauty pageant until she
got last place.
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4) Arching
The bridge had to be arching for it to not fall down.
The roof of their house started arching because of all the rain.
5) Array
The array of her schoolwork was scattered across her room.
The boy had an array of toys lined up on his dresser.
ArborDefinition: Tree
1) Arboretum
Some scientists have arboretums to do experiments.
Forests are similar to arboretums because they both have a lot of trees.
2) Arboreal
The little stick bug was arboreal when it blended in with the tree.
In mythical books there are shape shifters that turn themselves into arboreal shapes so
people won’t find them in the woods.
3) Arborescent
The man loved trees so much he decided to build a arborescent tree house that blended in
with the tree so he could spend his time in there.
The giraffe was arborescent in size.
4) Arbored
The log cabin in the middle of the woods was arbored with wooden furniture.
Mr. Lockingston changed his mind from getting an arbored wall to a stonewall.
5) Arborist
The student loved field trips that involve the nature and he told his teacher he wanted to
become an arborist when he was older.
Arborists are usually in the woods or forests studying trees.
ArdDefinition: To burn
1) Ardent
When you have the flu you feel like you are ardent when your temperature keeps rising.
The fire was very ardent; it wouldn’t even stop when the wind was blowing.
2) Ardency
The ardency of the fire was very hot because we kept adding flammable things to it.
The desert always has an ardency feeling to it.
3) Ardor
The ardors of the suns rays were giving the fair skinned boy a nasty sunburn.
When the house caught on fire the neighbors could even feel the ardor.
4) Arduous
The arduous trail made the hikers very tired.
Marathons are very arduous and you must be a good runner to complete one.
5) Ardently
The man ardently expressed his feelings to the woman.
A great and clear mind loves ardently and sees directly what love is.
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ApiDefinition: Bee
1) Apiculture
Apiculture is bee keeping.
People who make honey are part of apiculture.
2) Apiary
Scientists who study bees have apiaries.
Beekeepers keep their bees in apiaries.
3) Apian
The ladybug was apian in a way because it would fly and land on every flower.
On Halloween Susie dressed up as a bee and acted apian all night.
4) Apiarian
The boy had a weird fancy for bees and he grew up to be an apiarian.
Some scientists are apiaries when they need bees for experiments.
5) Apiculus
Every bee has an apiculus which most people call a stinger.
Apiculus is a small, sharp point.
1.
A-: on, in, of, in the direction of.
-ashore
a. After the long and treacherous storm the boat had washed ashore.
b. The man was washed ashore after his boat had sunk
-atheist
c. A lot of people these days have become atheist.
d.People who are atheist do not believe in a God.
-afoot
e. Because Grants car broke down he had to look for help afoot.
f. Our afoot plan was sure to be a big success in China.
-amiss
g. I knew something was amiss when I saw the evil grin on my brother’s face.
h. The student knew something was amiss when he heard his name being called over the
loud speaker.
-afire
i. It is very scary to fly back to California during fire season and see everything below afire.
j. I had a great afire for reading epic poems.
2.
Aard-: earth
-aardvark
a. The long narrow tongue of an aardvark scares the bejeebies out of me.
b. On my visit to South Africa I encountered millions of aardvarks.
-aardwolf
c. My favorite characteristic of an aardwolf are their amazing stripes.
d. Aardwolves are nocturnal animals that feed on termites.
3.
Abb-: father
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a. Throughout the day the church’s abbot stops what he is doing to pray.
b. The abbots at the monastery train the young aspiring monks.
- abbey
c. One of the benefits of being a monk is you get to live for free in an abbey.
d. The abbey for the monks and nuns are always occupied.
-abbacy
e. A heated argument broke out about who should take the abbacy next.
f. It was a very close decision for who was going to be the next person for the abbacy.
-abbreviation
g. The abbreviation for California is CA.
h. Abbreviations are used for shorter ways to spell out a word.
- abba
i. When I went to Syria I made sure to visit the local abba and get his blessings.
j. The abba scolded us when we were goofing off in church.
4.
Abil-: to have handle
- able
a. I was very glad I was able to finish my homework on time.’
b. Grant wasn’t able to hang out on Saturday because he was grounded.
-ability
c. His ability to stay focused in school helped him get into a good college.
d. Her ability to retain information helped her ace her test without studying.
- disability
e. Having a disability should not hold you back from your dreams.
f. Even with his disability the boy kept on running and won first place.
-Abilene
g. Every summer my family and I go down to Abilene, Texas to visit granny.
h. Abilene, Texas is very lovely but also very hot.
-unable
I. Because I was unable to speak Spanish it was very hard for me to understand what was
going on.
5. Abs-: from, away
-abscess
a. The patient opened his mouth and the dentist was shocked to see the entire abscess that
was protruding his gums.
b. The doctor said that after the surgery excess abscess was normal.
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- absent
c. Because little Jimmy had a doctor’s note his absence was excused.
d. Every absent child causes the school to look money.
-abstract
e. Many famous artists painting were abstract.
f. To prevent my feelings from being hurt Mr. Hall declared my pictures were very abstract.
-absorbtion
g. The inside of our small intestine is filled with villi that help increase nutrient absorption.
h. The sponge absorbed all the water from the ground so no mess was made.
-abstain
i. Jill did not agree completely with the bill that was being passed so she abstained from
voting.
k. Lilly abstained from doing her chores because she wanted to show her parents whose
boss.
BenMeaning: well, good
Words from list:
Benefit:
The study hall period in class benefitted me greatly.
A part of being team captain was that we got to choose what cheer we did, which was a
great benefit.
Benefactor:
Some people suspected Miss Havisham to be Pip’s benefactor.
Most people’s benefactors are their closely related family.
Benevolent:
I was in a benevolent mood when I gave the beggar my spare change today.
I enjoy when my teacher is feeling benevolent when it comes to homework.
Other words:
Benefaction:
They hoped to secure a major benefaction for the Center.
John Crean made several benefactions to Crean Lutheran South High School before he
passed.
Beneficial:
I heard the facial cream was beneficial to smoother looking skin.
Having the sheet of formulas for our math test was beneficial to everyone.
BeauMeaning: handsome, fine, noble
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Beauty:
My mother always says to look for beauty on the inside, not the outside.
The beauty of the thousand dangling crystals on the chandelier blinded the guests at the
dinner table.
Beautify:
Some hair salons offer to beautify your nails for an extra fee.
Make up brands promise to beautify you.
Beautician:
Frenchie from Grease was planning on being a beautician until she dropped out.
Some hair stylists prefer to be called beauticians.
Other words:
Beautiful:
The bouquets of roses were beautiful.
Not everyone has the same view on what is beautiful.
Beautification
Beautification is the process of making something more visually appealing.
Beauticians specialize in the art of beautification.
BronchMeaning: windpipe
Words from list:
Bronchi:
Bronchitis is the inflammation of your bronchi.
My biology teacher spent a whole class talking about the respiratory system, including
bronchi.
Bronchial Tube:
I sure hope my bronchial tube is all right.
The doctor wanted to check up on my bronchial tube.
Bronchus:
Everybody has a bronchus.
A bronchus is a passage of airway in the respiratory tract that conducts air into the lungs
Other words:
Bronchioles:
Your bronchi separate into bronchioles.
I had to study the human body’s bronchioles for my upcoming anatomy test.
Bronchitis:
My friend’s grandmother had bronchitis.
A few symptoms of bronchitis are excess coughing and wheezing.
BashMeaning: gape, be open
Words from list:
Bashful:
My favorite dwarf out of Snow White’s seven is bashful.
A lot of people in my class are rather bashful.
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Abash:
Abash is a stronger word than confuse, but not quite as strong as confound.
"He was a man whom no check could abash." - Thomas Babington Macaulay.
Unabashed:
She was unabashed when she realized that she had called her boss the wrong name.
Some people who are unabashed are also overconfident.
Other words:
Bash:
His car looked like a baseball bat had bashed it in.
He took a bash right in his face.
Bashing:
The music critic was known for bashing pop bands.
You could tell by her face that she was bashing the girl who had just bumped into her.
BeMeaning: life
Words from list:
Aerobe:
We learned about aerobes in science class yesterday.
All human beings are aerobes.
Microbe:
Sometimes my Biology teacher talks about microbes.
Some examples of symbiotic microbes are fungi and algae.
Saprobe:
A saprobe is like a scavenger.
Saprobes feed off of decaying matter.
Other words:
Anaerobe:
An anaerobe doesn’t need oxygen to survive.
Not many things on earth are anaerobes.
Aerobic:
Many young adults take aerobic classes and yoga classes.
Aerobic exercises help improve your oxygen system.
Clam – to call, cry out:
ClamorThe students clamor combined gave the tired teacher a headache.
The children’s clamor awakened the sleeping baby.
AcclaimThe kids acclaimed the entertaining clown.
The audiences acclaim gave the cast a relived feeling that the musical was over.
ReclaimThe pastor reclaimed the teen from her unholy sins.
I felt reclaimed after being baptized.
ClamantOur clamant golf group messed up our teammates swing.
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The clamant of the opposing team got our team rattled.
ClamberThe clamber of the hike was challenging for me.
The tough clamber of the mountain made it hard to enjoy nature.
Cip- to take, hold,seize
AnticipateThe well anticipated show turned out to be boring.
I anticipate the day when I can get straight A’s.
EmancipateThe parent’s choice to emancipate their son was not a good idea.
The emancipation Proclamation helped get African Americans out of slavery.
ParticipateThe student’s unwillingness to participate in the food drive enraged the principle.
Participating in household chores is a way to honor your parents.
DisciplineThe discipline code was strictly enforced in juvenile detention.
Any person who isn’t disciplined enough to get good grades won’t do well in the real world.
RecipientThe recipients in the school talent show with compete for a grand prize.
On y the best recipient is chosen to move on to the next area.
Cit- to set in motion or sum:
CiteThe students were required to cite their resources of their autobiography.
The reason reports require you to cite the sources, is because you are using someone else’s
work
CitationAfter using a quote, it’s important to use the citation of the page you got it from.
On a website, the author will use citation to show it wasn’t his work.
ExciteThe appearance of Justin Bieber at the concert excited his millions of non-German fans.
I was more excited for the Super Bowl commercials than the actual football game.
CapacityOverdoing the capacity of the sold out concert made it a fire hazard.
In n out has a capacity of 143 persons.
CitizensOnly citizens of American are allowed to like in the United States.
The census that was taken helps the government know how many citizens there are.
Circ: a ring around
CircaMy mom was born circa 1600.
Christ came circa 600bc.
CircleThe top to my shampoo bottle is in the shape of a circle.
Circles have no end, sides, or angles.
Ashlee Stapf, Mikey Barthelmass, Siena Florentine, Caroline Makepeace, Brett Bommarito,
Jenna Perry
CirculateOur blood circulates throughout our bodies bring important nutrients to our cells.
In the solar system, the planets circulate around the sun.
CircumstanceIt depends on the circumstance, whether I bat left handed or right handed.
I feel bad for some families’ financial circumstances.
SemicircleWhen teams get a talk after a game, the normally form a semicircle around the coach.
An ice cream scoop is in the shape of a semicircle.
Com: merrymaking, a deep sleep
ComedyThe comedy show wasn’t funny at all, it was actually quite stupid.
Comedy Sports is a fun activity in attends on a Friday night.
ComicMy little brother can sit for hours and read comic books.
Comic books, in my opinion, are boring.
ComaThe result on the car accident put the drunk driver in a coma for 5 months.
My dad’s coma resulted in death.
AccommodateMy house cannot accommodate all these children.
The life boats could only accommodate 15 people.
AccompanimentThe father accompanied the bride while walking down the aisle.
The accompaniment of the piano made her audition sound better.
Ella Blott
Jasmine Chau
Leilah Islami
Eric Koch
Roohi Kumar
Prema Vyas
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Prefixes Pages 28-32
Page 28
Prefix/Root
word
Rot, rota, rou
Definition Example
words
Wheel,
Rotary,
round
rotate,
roulette
Round,
routine
Rap
To seize
Rapid,
rapture,
raptor
Rapine, rapt
Sentences
1. In a rotary press, the type is fastened on a
rotating cylinder.
2. A top is an example of a rotary toy.
3. In volleyball, players rotate through all of the
positions on the court.
4. The plate in the microwave rotates so the
food doesn’t burn.
5. In the game of roulette, the wheel and ball are
spun in opposite directions.
6. In American and European roulette, there are
different numbers of pockets.
7. A square wheel won’t work because a wheel
needs to be round to roll.
8. The globe is round because of gravity.
9. When people get out of their daily routine,
they forget when to do things like homework.
10. My daily routine includes waking up at 6:30
every morning.
11. The rapid progression led the doctor to
believe it was an infection.
12. The rapid speed of the chase meant it was
over quickly.
13. The President’s speech had his supporters in
rapture.
14. The celebrities on the red carpet had the
crowd in raptures.
15. Raptors are birds-of-prey.
16. The raptor swooped down and picked up the
mouse with its talons.
17. The thief sold his rapine on the black market.
18. The rapine was stolen from the most
expensive stores in the mall.
19. The rapt audience didn’t make a noise during
the presentation.
Rest
To stand
Roy
King
Rub
Red
20. The couple were so rapt in their conversation
that they didn’t see anything else that was
going on.
Restive,
21. The restive mule refused to pull the heavy
restharrow,
cart.
arrest
22. The restive convict got extra time for
resisting arrest.
Restaurant,
23. The woman planted pink-flowered
restless
restharrow in her garden.
24. The restharrow is a European, pink-flowered
hedge
25. The man was under arrest for stealing a tshirt.
26. The arsonist was finally arrested after he had
set seven fires.
27. Most college students’ first job is waiting
tables at a restaurant.
28. The most popular restaurant in town was
booked every night.
29. The boy was restless after resting his broken
leg for a month.
30. The dog was restless after being locked inside
all day.
Royal,
31. The royal family includes relatives by
royalism,
marriage and blood.
viceroy
32. The current royal leader of England has little
real power.
Corduroy,
33. The people who supported royalism during
royalty
the Revoutionary War were nicknamed
Tories.
34. People who support royalism support
monarchy.
35. The President’s viceroys in every state are
called governors.
36. The Queen has viceroys in all the countries of
the Commonwealth.
37. The boy’s favorite pants were the corduroy
ones.
38. Corduroy jackets are no longer in fashion.
39. There are more than 30 countries that are
ruled by royalty.
40. The women looked like royalty in their
expensive dresses.
Ruby, rubric, 41. The ruby is a precious gemstone.
rubescent
42. Ruby red used to be my favorite crayon color.
43. Most teachers use a rubric to grade big
Rubella,
projects.
scrub
44. The archaic meaning of rubric is ‘written in
red.’
45. The girl’s face was rubescent when she
slipped and fell in the cafeteria.
46. The purpose of blush is to make the face
artificially rubescent.
47. Rubella can be congenital if contracted by the
mother during pregnancy.
48.
49. Surgeons must scrub their skin before
performing procedures.
50. I had to scrub the floor for hours to get all
the marks out.
51.
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sav
Definition: to save
Examples: savior, savings, lifesaver, savable, save
Sentences:
1. Many people view George Washington as a savior of the United States.
2. Local heroes, such as firefighters and policemen, are seen by many to be saviors.
3. Many parents plan on using their life savings to send their children to college.
4. During a sale, stores offer 10% savings off the total purchase that is made.
5. Quitting smoking can be considered a lifesaver.
6. Taking First Aid classes can prove to be a lifesaver.
7. Money is known as a very savable item.
8. Teachers tend to give a lot of worksheets as they are easily savable.
9. When you save a document to your computer, you can save it in numerous places.
10. Many people have started to use online billing as a way to save money on
postage.
sci
Definition: to know
Examples: science, conscience, omniscient, scientific, scientology
Sentences:
1. Science classes that are taken in high school include biology, chemistry, and
anatomy.
2. If a person likes the subject area of science, then he/she will most likely major in
the field of biology or medicine.
3. Many times, when a person lies, their conscience continues to make them regret
their decision.
4. A guilty conscience tends to keep people nervous.
5. The narrator of a story has the omniscient point of view.
6. Some people refer to Albert Einstein as an omniscient man.
7. There have been numerous amounts of breakthroughs in the scientific community.
8. Mathematical and scientific data can prove things that human logic cannot.
9. The religion of scientology is based off of the belief of self-knowledge.
10. Scientology claims that past pains can be forgotten by learning something new.
serv
Definition: to serve, slave
Examples: servant, service, servile, server, servitude
Sentences:
1. The master ordered his servants to do all of the housework, including cleaning,
gardening, and cooking.
2. I felt like a servant, as I continued to fulfill the numerous demands of my socalled friends.
3. An auto shop offers a variety of services such as oil changes, smog checks, and
new paint jobs.
4. Katie decided that she would fulfill her community service hours by volunteering
at the local hospital, and at a daycare.
5. According to statistics, over 200 million people worldwide live under servile
conditions.
6. The man had a servile tone to him – he would help anyone who needed help.
7. When someone checks their emails, their Email provider has to connect to a
specific server.
8. The internet could not connect to its server because of an interruption in the
connection.
9. Many African Americans were forced into servitude before the Civil War.
10. Cinderella grew up in servitude after her stepmother moved in.
sil
Definition: to be quiet
Examples: silent, silence, silencer, silencing, silently
Sentences:
1. Since the entire class was taking a test, we all had to be silent.
2. The counselor was silent as she listened to both sides of the argument.
3. Mr. Weinberger always makes sure his tutorial is filled with silence, even if
nobody is taking a test.
4. The entire gym was overtaken by silence as the guest speaker walked in.
5. Most guns come with a silencer in order to muffle the noise.
6. The part of a gun called the silencer is also known as a suppressor or sound
moderator.
7. John helped Maria in silencing the noisy crowd.
8. His final words were silencing because they were so touching.
9. The burglar silently crept through the house in the darkness.
10. I silently closed my backpack as the rest of the class was still taking the test.
sent
Definition: to be
Examples: present, presence, represent, sentimental, consent
Sentences:
1. Teachers take attendance to see whether or not you are present in class.
2. In Globalization, we had to present the research that we conducted for our given
nation.
3. The strange man’s presence made the entire situation very awkward.
4. The girl lit up the whole stage with her presence.
5. During a MUN conference, each delegate represents a specific nation.
6. The black dots on the map of India represent the nation’s major cities.
7. The girl felt sentimental at the thought of leaving her friends forever.
8. The picture provided a very sentimental mood because of the soft touch of colors.
9. Mary sent her letter of consent to the university of her choice.
10. I gave my consent in deciding where our group would meet.
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Prefix
Sol-
Definition
Sun, to
comfort, by
oneself,
alone, whole,
entire,
established,
be
accustomed
Sample Words
1. sole
2. solar
3. solemn
4. solution
5. soluable
Spit-
To look at
6. spite
7. spiteful
8. despite
9. respite
10. hospital
Sphere-
Ball, planet
11. hemisphere
12. atmosphere
13. spherical
14. biosphere
15. hydrosphere
Sentences
1. Jack was the sole survivor of the crash.
2. Las Vegas is the sole city in the area.
3. Scientists recently concluded that there are only 8
planets in the solar system.
4. Solar panels capture energy from the sun to power
appliances.
5. The man was very solemn after his wife died.
6. The classmates were solemn.
7. The president came up with a solution to the problem.
8. The solution consisted of many elements.
9. Sugar is soluable in water.
10. Oil is not soluable.
1. The man was overcome with spite.
2. I had spite towards Joe.
3. The act was spiteful.
4. One should not be spiteful.
5. One should despite their thoughts and actions.
6. Prisons help despite criminals.
7. People should not respite their thoughts.
8. To respite is to abandon trying to be without spite.
9. The ambulance took Mike to the hospital to be
treated.
10. My grandpa had to go to the hospital every other day.
1. We live in the western hemisphere.
2. The Earth has four hemispheres.
3. The room had a pleasant atmosphere.
4. There is a thin atmosphere on the moon.
5. The Earth is spherical.
Spoil-
booty
Spec-
To look at
16. spoiler
17. spoilage
18. spoilsport
19. despoil
20. spoilable
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
spectator
expect
perspective
respect
inspect
6. A soccer ball is spherical.
7. We all live in a biosphere.
8. The biosphere consists of all living things.
9. The hydrosphere contains all sea life on Earth.
10.
The hydrosphere accounts for a good portion of
Earth’s surface.
1. Reading a spoiler ruins a movie.
2. The book was a spoiler.
3. The meat was a lump of spoilage.
4. There were spots of spoilage on the food.
5. The runner was a spoilsport after winning the race.
6. The spoilsport ruined my good mood.
7. I was able to despoil the day.
8. It was impossible to despoil all of the food.
9. Milk is extremely spoilable.
10.
A good day is ironically spoilable.
1. The spectators watched the race.
2. The biker crashed into the ocean of spectators.
3. You can expect great things from that athlete.
4. I was expected there at 3 o’clock.
5. From my perspective, the fight was very intentional.
6. You can understand more about a person by looking
at things from their perspective.
7. We all had an endless amount of respect for our
captain.
8. Children are expected to respect their parents and
elders.
9. The police officer inspected the crime scene.
10.
I inspected the area carefully for my shoes.
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Sub-
Sur-
Step-
Under, below, beneath,
after a portion secondary
in place
Below, secretly, over,
above, in addition
Submarine,
subtotal,
substitute
Surrogate,
surname, surface
Subtropical
substandard,
By remarriage
Stepmother,
stepfather,
stepson,
Stepdaughter,
stepsister
Surveillance,
surprise
Hand; to rise up
Surg
To stand
Stem
Surgeon,
insurgent,
surgery
system,
epistemology,
systematic
Upsurge,
surgical
Systemic, stem
Sentences:
Sub1. The submarine was deep within the blue ocean.
2. The captain of the submarine was very dizzy due to the high pressure in the deep
ocean.
3. The bill’s subtotal was $30.00, not including tax.
4. The accountant was calculating the subtotal of the couple’s taxes.
5. Mexico is never cold in the winter which makes in a subtropical region.
6. Subtropical regions are usually a little bit beneath the equator.
7. The housekeeper was leaving spots dirty which showed that she is substandard.
8. The college student’s essay was substandard, and did not show much potential.
9. When Mr. Macare is sick a substitute teaches us.
10. The substitute could not help us because he is not the teacher.
Sur
1. Brennan was not able to have children so she had a surrogate mother have her
child.
2. The surrogate mother, was happy to have a Angela’s child.
3. In addition to writing my name I have to write my surname.
4. Surname is an additional name that defines your family name.
5. The table’s surface was to low for me to cut vegetables on.
6. The surface of the earth is the ground.
7. Surveillance cameras in the bank are secretly around the building.
8. Cameras that are around buildings in secretive spots are called, surveillance
cameras.
9. For mother’s day we decided to surprise my mother with breakfast in bed.
10. On my 15th birthday my friends and parents surprised me with a party.
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
My father married a woman who became my stepmother.
Michael was happy to find a stepmother for his daughter.
I did not want my mom to remarry because then I would have a stepfather.
Lily’s son was not excited to have a stepfather but she was excited to have a
husband.
5. My stepson was not talking to me because I married his dad.
6. Booth was excited to marry Brennan and have Hodgens as his stepson.
7. Angela was curious to see how her future stepdaughter would handle the wedding
announcement.
8. Cam always wanted a daughter and was glad that when she married Zach, she
would get a stepdaughter.
9. Parker was excited to gain a stepsister after his father Booth and stepmother
Brennan got married.
10. Angela was very excited to get an older stepsister after her father remarried.
Surg
1. Surgeons must know how to make incisions and must know where to make them
when operating on someone or something.
2. People who become surgeons must be good at controlling their hands.
3. Mr. Finch was acted insurgent against the jury.
4. When a lawyer starts acting insurgent, he or she may get kicked out of the
courthouse.
5. In surgery the doctors must be very careful with their hands.
6. Surgery can be a complicated and dangerous procedure therefore doctors must be
careful with what they do with their hands.
7. The New York crime rates have upsurged in the past year.
8. Ever since Dwight became an employee at Dunder Mifflin, there has been an
upsurge in sales.
9. Surgical procedures are important and therefore the doctors must be able to
control their hands well.
10. Dr. House can not perform surgical procedures due to the tremors in his hands.
Stem
1. The computer system could not stand the damage the virus gave it so it shut down
and broke.
2. Mr. Macare’s grading system was perfect until he made a mistake and the system
got messed up.
3. Brennan studied epistemology in college, because she likes philosophical studies.
4. Epistemology is the study of knowledge and what is true and what is false.
5. In order to solve the murder a systematic approach must be taken.
6. The systematic procedures are very important in making a building.
7. Rat poisoning is systemic to the whole body.
8. There are systemic effects on the body when it comes to taking medicine.
9. Flowers stand up straight by stems.
10. The stem of a plant keeps the structure of a plant steady.
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Tact
Definition: to order, arrange
Sample words: tactics, contact, intact, tactile, tactlessly
Sentences:
1. Men in the army study different tactics to infiltrate their opponent’s territories.
2. I am thinking of a tactic for my big geometry quiz.
3. My contact with her is nothing but business, no foul play at all.
4. If you need to contact Steve, call the number on the card.
5. Thankfully, the vase was intact since it fell on the pillow.
6. Keep you pride intact, for you shall hear some rude things at this camp.
7. That cloth is quite tactile to my skin.
8. To be tactile, a person must tactile.
9. You answered that question very tactlessly.
10. Tactlessly she told her sister she was fat, hurting her feelings.
termin
Definition: end, boundary
Sample words: terminal, terminology, exterminate, terminator, accounterment
Sentences:
1. The airport terminal was filled with bustling people.
2. It was the terminal of the show.
3. Watch your terminology of some words, you can offend some people.
4. My sister fails at the correct terminology of medical terms.
5. She will exterminate the bugs in the house.
6. I must exterminate human kind, for I am an alien.
7. The terminator tried to save the children.
8. Arnold was the terminator but now he is the governor of California.
9. Your accouterment is quite lovely for this ball.
10. The soldier’s accouterment portrayed his honor and pride at being who he is.
tagli
Definition: to cut
Sample words: intaglio, tagliatelle, advantage, antagonize, contagious
Sentences:
1. The intaglio on this jewel is astonishing!
2. Intaglio was common back in Aztec culture.
3. Fettucine pasta is tagliatelle.
4. For a lot of people, tagliatelle shaped pasta is the best.
5. To my disadvantage, my parents yelled at me for wanting to perform on stage.
6. The basketball player had an advantage over his opponent for he had the ball.
7. Stop antagonizing me while I am doing homework!
8. My sister likes to antagonize my brother for money.
9. Swine Flu is highly contagious, so I suggest staying away from people who have the
virus.
10. Laughter is said to be contagious, when done in high doses.
tail
Definition: to cut
Sample words: curtail, coattails, aventail, hightailed, ponytail
Sentences:
1. She likes to curtail her piano practice time with chores.
2. Stop curtailing the show by missing lines!
3. His coattails stuck to the back of his thighs, making for an embarrassing appearance.
4. Classy gentlemen wear coattails to parties.
5. Aventails were usually armor for men during the Middle Ages.
6. While dueling, men wore aventails to protect their throats and shoulders.
7. She hightailed out of the principal’s office as soon as he said she was free to leave.
8. I would hightail it out of the freeway during a car chase too.
9. Her ponytail was way too high for the style these days.
10. A ponytail usually refers to a type of hairstyle where women put there hair up and
back.
tal
Definition: ankle
Sample words: accidental, marital, autocatalyses, brutally, cantaloupes
Sentences:
1. It was accidental when we bumped but it still sent chills through my spine.
2. Of course, he tripped on accident, there was a rock in his way.
3. My marital status was single currently.
4. Her marital was a stubborn, old man whom never laughed.
5. The autocatalysis was created after reaction where he erupted in boils.
6. Some autocatalysis may be malignant or benign.
7. Her mother brutally yelled at her, breaking her heart slowly.
8. Men were slaughtered brutally during the Vietnam War.
9. Cantaloupe is quite an enjoyable fruit.
10. My favorite fruit is cantaloupe.