Letters added to the beginning of some words that change the meaning of the word are known as *
Prefixes
Suffixes
Which word has a prefix that means "against"? *
contradict
abnormal
distend
excoriate
Letters added to the end of some words that change the meaning of the word are known as *
Prefixes
Suffixes
Prefixes and suffixes are two types of *
base words
roots
affixes
Parts of a word that have meaning in other languages (like Latin or Greek) are known as *
base words
affixes
roots
Match the root or affix with its meaning. *
all
beyond, extreme
sympathy
to build
ultra-
path
struct
omni-
ultra-
path
struct
omni-
Words or phrases that mean the opposite of each other *
Antonyms
Inferrences
Synonyms
Context clues
Words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same thing as each other *
Antonyms
Inferrences
Synonyms
Context clues
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for.
Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?
*
Members of the press
before being granted access to the media room
One woman was turned away
the badge issued to her by the newspaper
Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the underlined word?
*
selfishness
wealth
patience
generosity
Etymology is the study of *
bugs
affixes
word origins
plants
Match the reference material to its description. *
An alphabetized list of words appearing in a book and their definitions
A book containing all words in alphabetical order with their definitions, pronunciation, and origin.
Provides synonyms and antonyms of words
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Glossary
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Glossary
Use reference materials as needed.
Which word is a synonym for kindly? *
ambivalent
beguiled
benevolent
lackadaisical