Roots & Affixes I Flashcard

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What does the Greek root 'photo' mean?

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light

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What does the suffix '-en' indicate?

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made of; make

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What is the difference between a base word and a root word?

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A base word can stand alone, but a root word cannot.

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Which root word means 'great' or 'greatest'?

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max, maxi

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

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above, over, excessive

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What is a root word?

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A word that cannot be broken down into smaller parts and has its own meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?

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far off, distant

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What does the root 'meter' refer to?

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measure