Affixes: Unit #5

What do the affixes cata- and de- mean?

• between (beside), among

• above, over, more

• down, away from

• below, under

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the word that matches the definition: (v) treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect; break down or

deteriorate chemically

• degrade

• decadence

• defunct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (n) behavior that shows low morals and a great love of pleasure, money, fame,

• degrade

• decadence

• defunct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (adj) no longer existing or being used

• degrade

• decadence

• defunct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition:(v) remove from office suddenly and forcefully; testify to or give evidence under

oath, typically in a written statement

• depose

• default

• debunk

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Choose the word that matches the definition: (v) failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court

of law

• depose

• default

• debunk

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (v) expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief

• depose

• default

• debunk

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (n) an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with

recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient Romans

• catacomb

• catastrophe

• catalyst

• catalog

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (n) an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

• catacomb

• catastrophe

• catalyst

• catalog

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that matches the definition: (n) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen more quickly; a

person or event that quickly causes change or action

• catacomb

• catastrophe

• catalyst

• catalog

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C