Vocabulary Unit 1 (graph, ir-, non-)

What is the definition of the root 'graph'?

• not

• picture

• write

• read

What is the definition of the prefixes ir- and non-

• write

• not

• again

• do

The signature of a famous person.

• autograph

• graffiti

• graphite

• irregular

Pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc.

• graphite

• paragraph

• irrational

• graffiti

A shiny, black substance that is used in pencils.

• telegraph

• graffiti

• nonexistent

• graphite

A part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up of one or more sentences.

• telegraph

• paragraph

• nonverbal

• autograph

An outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals.

• telegraph

• irregular

• autograph

• paragraph

Not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgment. Monty has an irrational fear of rabbits.

• irregular

• irrelevant

• irrational

• nonexistent

Not normal or usual; not following the usual rules about what should be done; not regular in form or shape.

• irregular

• nonverbal

• irrational

• irrelevant

Not important or relating to what is being discussed right now.

• irregular

• nonexistent

• irrational

• irrelevant