Prefix, Suffix, Root Words
Prefix, Suffix, Root Words
Prefix, Suffix, Root Words
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<strong>Prefix</strong>, <strong>Suffix</strong>, <strong>Root</strong> <strong>Words</strong>A prefix is the part of a word that comes at the beginning of a word. When you write a prefixit is written like this:<strong>Prefix</strong>circum-HyphenA root word is the part of a word that comes at either the beginning, middle, or sometimes theend of a word. When you write a root word it is written like this:<strong>Root</strong> WordHyphen-spec-HyphenA suffix is the part of a word that comes at the end of a word. When you write a suffix it iswritten like this:<strong>Suffix</strong>Hyphen-ist
PhototropicAdjective: Tending to grow or move toward the light-photo- + -tropeinlight+ to turn = to turntoward the light<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> WordSynonymAntonymPictureBecause they are phototrophic daisies always grow towards the sun.
PhosphorescentAdjective: Giving off light without heat<strong>Prefix</strong>-phos- + -phorein-light + to bear = light-bearing<strong>Root</strong> Word(s)lightSynonymdarknessAntonymPictureDeja stuck phosphorescent stars on her ceiling so that it would resemble the night sky.
PhotogenicAdjective: Attractive in pictures or photographs<strong>Prefix</strong>-photo- + -genic-light + suitable for =suitable for photographs<strong>Root</strong> Word(s)picturesqueSynonymunattractiveAntonymPictureBeyonce was so photogenic that perfect strangers often asked to take her picture.
LucidAdjective: Easy to understand; clear-luc-light<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> Word(s)understandableSynonymconfusingAntonymPictureSophie’s explanation of quantum physics was so lucid that I understood every word.
ElucidateVerb: To make clear by explaininge- -luc-fromlight<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> Word(s)clarifySynonymconfuseAntonymPictureThe attorney asked the witness to further elucidate the information he had.
TranslucentAdjective: Allowing light to pass throughtrans-across or through<strong>Prefix</strong>-luc-light<strong>Root</strong> <strong>Words</strong>emi transparentSynonymsolidAntonymPictureThrough a translucent blue cloth draped over the window we could see the sun.
CircumspectAdjective: Careful or mindful of rules and consequencescircum-around<strong>Prefix</strong>-spect-to look at<strong>Root</strong> Word(s)carefulSynonymcarelessAntonymPictureThe marchers in the protest tried to be circumspect and not break any laws.
ProspectNoun: That which is expected-pro- + -spect-forward + to look at<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> WordanticipateSynonymsurpriseAntonymPictureThe prospect of yet another trip to the dentist was less than thrilling.
SpecterNoun: A ghost-spec-To look at<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> WordphantomSynonymlive beingAntonymPictureMichelle seemed to see a specter in every corner of the dark house.
InvidiousAdjective: Hateful or spitefulin-against<strong>Prefix</strong>-vid-To look<strong>Root</strong> Word(s)insultSynonympleasantAntonymPictureDuring election season, many candidates make invidious speeches against theiropponents.
ProvidentialAdjective: Happening by good fortune; luck-pro- + -vid-forward + to see or look<strong>Prefix</strong><strong>Root</strong> WordluckySynonymunluckyAntonymPictureThrough a providential series of events, Quincy found himself captain of the football team.
ImproviseVerb: To create without any preparationim-not<strong>Prefix</strong>-pro- + -vis-forward + to look<strong>Root</strong> Word(s)invent; freestyleSynonymplanAntonymPictureWhen Michael lost the music for his performance he was forced to improvise.
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