Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the suffix -ous mean in the word joyous?

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full of joy

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What does the suffix -able mean in the word profitable?

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able to make profit

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What does the suffix -ty mean in the word royalty?

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the condition of being royal

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What does the Latin root pop- mean in the word population?

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people

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What does the Greek word part photo mean in the word photograph?

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light

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What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?

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full of help

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What does the prefix un- mean in the word unhappy?

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not

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What does the suffix -less mean in the word helpless?

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without

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What does the prefix re- mean in the word redo?

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again

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What does the suffix -ment mean in the word enjoyment?

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the state of being enjoyed