Decoding Words with Roots and Affixes

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond', indicating movement from one place to another.

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What does the root 'port' mean in the word 'transport'?

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The root 'port' means 'to carry'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'geology'?

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Geology is the study of the earth.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean in the word 'interrupt'?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', indicating a break in continuity.

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What does the root 'thermo' mean in the word 'thermometer'?

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The root 'thermo' means 'heat' or 'temperature'.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of'.

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What does the root 'tele' mean in the word 'telephone'?

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The root 'tele' means 'distant' or 'far off'.

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What does the suffix '-meter' mean in the word 'thermometer'?

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The suffix '-meter' means 'a device for measuring'.

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What does the prefix 'geo-' mean?

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The prefix 'geo-' means 'earth'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'transport'?

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Transport means 'to carry from one place to another'.