8 Determine Word Meaning Using Greek & Latin Roots

The prefix extra means: outside

What do you think the word extraterrestrial means?

• to describe anything that comes from or exists inside of the earth

• to describe anything that comes from or exists outside of the earth

The prefix re- means "again and again" and back or backwards"

What do you think the word remit means?

• To send something back to the person you owe it to

• To repeat yourself to your parents over and over

The prefix dis- means: "apart", "away", "or to have a negative force"

What do you think the word dismissive means?

• being extremely polite to someone

• showing disregard to someone

• sitting separate from your friends at lunch

The prefix trans- can mean "across", "beyond", "through", and "changing thoroughly"

What do you think the word transmit means?

• send from one person or place to another

• hold something closely to you

• become a dynamic character

The suffix -sis means "action", "process", or "condition"

What do you think the word hypnosis means?

• a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion

• Being very sleepy

• Wanting to go home and go to bed

The suffix -ist denotes a person who practices in, or is an expert in something.

What do you think a biologist is?

• Someone who studies biology and living organisms

• Someone who studies gymnastics

• Someone who studies science and social studies

• Someone who studies rocks

The root terr means "earth, land"

What do you think the word terrain means?

• Airplanes that are crafted very carefully

• a large railroad used to transport goods

• a piece of ground having specific characteristics

The root peri means "about or around"

What do you think the word periscope means?

• Goggles that children where in the summer in the pool

• A set of lenses, mirrors or prisms on a tube allowing the viewer to see objected reflected on the other end.

• Being able to see in the dark

The root spect means to "see"

What do you think the word speculate means?

• To listen closely

• To review something closely

• To taste carefully

The root word rupt means to "burst or break apart"

What does the word disrupt mean?

• To make a break in something

• To ensure that everything flows smoothly

• To be rude to your teacher