Understanding Roots and Prefixes in English Vocabulary
This guide explores essential roots and prefixes in the English language, focusing on their meanings and applications. Each section highlights specific prefixes such as "ANTI" (against), "AUTO" (self), "DIC" (speak), "GEO" (earth), "INTER" (between), "MIS" (wrong), "MONO/UNI" (one), and "MULTI" (many), along with relevant vocabulary terms. Learn how these roots and prefixes can enhance your understanding and usage of the language, helping with reading comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
Understanding Roots and Prefixes in English Vocabulary
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Quarter 1 Roots & Prefixes Reading 6
ANTI Against; opposed to Antibacterial; antibiotic; antonym
AUTO Self Automobile; automatic; autograph; autobiography
DIC; DICT Speak; say Dictionary; diction; predict; dictate; indicate
GEO Earth Geology; geography; geothermal
INTER Between or among Intersect; interact; internet; intersection
Mis Wrong; bad Mistake; mismanage; misjudge
MONO; UNI One Monotheism; monolopy; unit; unicycle; unicorn; unison; union; universe
Multi Many; much Multiply; multiple; multitude; multigrain
Re Again; back again React; realign; research; replay; report; rewrite; revise
SEMI Twice; half; partly Semiannual; semi-colon; semiformal