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Suffix Origins ‘phobia’
Adding “phobia” to a word applies the meaning “fear of”.
Phobia originates from the Greek word “phobia” meaning
“fear; flight”.
Add the suffix “phobia’ then write the new words:
claustro
arachno
agora
xeno
acro
**A phobia is an EXTREME fear of something. Not just being scared or wary.**
Word meanings: Match the phobia to its meaning:
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A
A
A
A
A
fear
fear
fear
fear
fear
Write a synonym and antonym for each word:
Synonym
scared
intelligent
extreme
tired
aware
Use each word in a sentence:
scared:
intelligent:
extreme:
tired:
aware:
phobia:
Studyladder
Antonym
of
of
of
of
of
spiders.
open or public places.
strangers of foreigners.
confined spaces.
heights.
Words associated with ‘phobias’
Use the missing letters to solve the two mystery words:
word 1
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panick__d
sca__ed
nu__b
shak__n an__ious
startl__d
word 2
phobi__
a__raid
f__arful
ala__med
Mystery Words
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