Flashcard on Root Words 41 - 50

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Affix: A group of letters attached to the beginning or end of a word. Types: prefixes and suffixes.

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A group of letters attached to the beginning or the end of a word. There are two types of affixes: prefixes and suffixes.

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ambi- (prefix): Example Words: ambiguous, ambidextrous, ambivalent

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Meaning: both

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de- (prefix): Example Words: deflate, decode, decompose, defrost, deactivate, dehydrate, deploy, defend, demerit.

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opposite, reverse/undo, against

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Prefix: dec(a) or dec(i) - Example: decibels, decade, decimal, decathlon

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Meanings: ten or tenth

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circu- (prefix): Example Words: circumnavigate, circumlunar, circumference, circular

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Meaning: around

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Suffix: Example Words - careless, cooking, runner, artist, quickly, laughed, helpful. Definition?

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An affix added at the end of a word that changes its meaning and/or part of speech.

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trans- (prefix): Example Words: transparent, transmit, transport, transfer, translate, transform, transfigure

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Meanings: move or change

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auto- (prefix): Examples - autograph, autopilot, automatic, autobiography

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Meaning: self

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de- (prefix): (from, down, away)

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bene- (prefix): Example Words: benefactor, beneficial, benefit, benefaction

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Meanings: good or well