Root Words and Affixes

Front

Identify the word in the passage with a suffix meaning 'to make or render': Museums employ curators who oversee exhibits and design displays for art and historical objects.

Back

emphasize

Front

Meaning of 'semicircle' in context: We sat in a semicircle and watched the instructor.

Back

half circle

Front

Meaning of the root in 'revolve':

Back

to roll

Front

Cary's social life epicenter was the theater. Meaning of 'epicenter'?

Back

focal point

Front

City known as "the city of brotherly love"?

Back

Philadelphia

Front

The prefix -a means without. Mischa was apathetic about the situation.

Back

didn't care about the entire situation.

Front

Meaning of 'fraternity' in context: Brian joined a fraternity to live with his buddies.

Back

a brotherhood

Front

In "irresistible," the prefix "ir–" means:

Back

not

Front

Earth's biosphere includes air, land, rocks, and water.

Back

the part of the earth where life exists

Front

Meaning of the root in temporary:

Back

time