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Learn the foundations of word formation in the First Six Weeks with comprehensive study of Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words. Prefixes are added at the beginning, like 'anti-' meaning against, while Suffixes are added at the end, such as '-al' meaning like or relating to. Root Words are the core form of a word. Explore key words like 'approach, 'opposite', 'characteristic', and 'around' in an interactive manner for a solid vocabulary base. 8 Relevant
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Prefixes a letter, syllable, or group of syllables added at the beginning of a word or word base
ap- to; nearness to approximant, approach
anti- against; opposite antifreeze, antibiotics
ante- before antecede
auto- self automatic, autograph
Suffixes a letter, syllable, or group of syllables added at the end of a word or word base
-al & -ial of; like; relating to; suitable for potential, musical
-ant one who assistant, immigrant
-ate characteristic of; to become officiate, activate
Root Word the form of a word after all affixes are removed
aster & astro star astronomy, asterisk
aud to hear audience, audible
cir & circum around circumference, circle
graph & gram to write, draw autograph, paragraph