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Dive into the fascinating world of vocabulary roots with a focus on prefixes and their meanings. This lesson covers the root words "Quadri" (four) and "Quinque" (five), providing definitions and sample words, such as "quadrant," "quadricycle," and "quintuplet." Additionally, the prefix "Re-" signifies repetition or going back, illustrated with examples like "reduce" and "revive." Understanding these roots enhances your vocabulary and comprehension, making language learning engaging and effective.
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Junior Vocabulary Roots List # 15 (4 WORD PARTS TODAY)
Quadr, Quadri, Quadru, Quart • Definition: • Four • A fourth part • Four times • Sample Words: • Quadrant • Quadrennial • Quadricycle • Quartet • Quadruped • Quadruple • Quarter • Quadriplegic
Quinqu, Quinque, Quint, Quintu • Definition: • Five • A fifth part • Five times • Sample Words: • Quinquangular • Quintet (et= small; a group) • Quintillion 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 • Quintuplet (plet= thickness; to fold)
Re- • Definition: • Again • Back • Sample Words: • Reduce (duce= to lead) • Reincarnation • Renovate • Revive (vive= life; living; alive) • Irreversible • Recycle (cycle= circle or wheel) • Reverse
Rupt • Definition: • To break or bust • Sample Words: • Abrupt • Corrupt (cor= prefix meaning with; together; jointly) • Interrupt • Rupture • Erupt