Latin and Greek Roots - List 1

A syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning is called a ?

• suffix

• prefix

• root word number 1

• contraction

A word or letter placed after the root is called a ?

• secondary root

• prefix

• suffix

• afterwards

The attachment to the beginning or end of a word is called a ?

• rooter or a rootee

• prefix or a suffix

• affix

• beginner or ender of a word

The base word you start with before adding prefixes or suffixes is called the ?

• root

• central state

• base

• affix

The word that means to hear or listen is ?

• vis

• aud

• bio

• hyper

Geo means ?

• hear or listen

• soil, earth, or ground

• star

• hard

The word for "light" is ?

• lumer

• lunar

• bio

• photo

The word for "break or burst" is ?

• photo

• explode

• rupt

• jerk

Sci means ?

• science

• judge or knowledge

• outerspace

• fantasy

The word for "to measure" is ?

• yardstick

• meter

• measurer

• moniter