Set 3 Latin/Greek Word Parts EL Flashcard

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post

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A prefix meaning 'after' or 'behind', used in words like 'postpone'.

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ology

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A suffix meaning 'the study of', used in terms like 'biology' (the study of life).

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pre

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A prefix meaning 'before', used in words like 'preview'.

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anti

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A prefix meaning 'against', used in words like 'antibiotic'.

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tion

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A suffix indicating the action or process of a verb, used in words like 'creation'.

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aqua

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A root word meaning 'water', used in terms like 'aquarium'.

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hydro

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A root word meaning 'water', used in terms like 'hydroelectric'.

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multi

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A prefix meaning 'many', used in words like 'multicultural'.

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extra

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A prefix meaning 'beyond' or 'more than', used in words like 'extraordinary'.

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poly

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A prefix meaning 'many', used in words like 'polygon'.