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Exploring the Language of Ambi, Agere, and Their Derivatives

This article delves into the fascinating world of prefixes, roots, and suffixes, focusing on terms derived from "ambi," "agere," and others. Learn about words like ambidextrous, amphibian, and ambiance, along with their meanings and usage. We explore how these terms reflect concepts of duality, life, and environments, enriching our vocabulary. Additionally, discover the significance of historical records through annals and the importance of annual events in our lives. Join us in uncovering the layers of meaning in these linguistic elements!

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Exploring the Language of Ambi, Agere, and Their Derivatives

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  1. Prefixes - Roots - Suffixes Group #3

  2. Ambi/Amphi • Around or Both

  3. Agere • To Drive

  4. dextr • Right hand

  5. bio • life

  6. theater • Viewing area

  7. year

  8. turn

  9. two

  10. hundred

  11. thousand

  12. half

  13. above

  14. three

  15. Ann=year • written account of years • We searched the annals of medical records for answers to the mysterious disease

  16. Ann=year • Vers=turn • the yearly return of a memorable event • We are making plans for our parents wedding anniversary

  17. Ann=year • yearly event • We have an annual family reunion.

  18. Ann=year • an investment that provides fixed payments yearly • After paying into an annuity for years he now gets a monthly check.

  19. Bi=two • Ann=year • happens two times a year • The treasure gives biannual financial reports in January and July.

  20. Bi=two • Enn=year • occurring every two years • The society holds a biennial convention on odd numbered years.

  21. Cent=hundred • Enn=year • a hundredth anniversary • 1876 was our countries centennial.

  22. Milli=thousand • Enn=year • a period of a thousand years • 2000 marked a second millennium.

  23. Per=Through • Ann=year • by the year (annually) • The chairman received a fixed salary per annum.

  24. Per=Through • Enn=year • having a life cycle of a year (plus) used with plants • My mother plants marigold in the garden because they are perennials.

  25. Semi=half • Ann=year • half yearly (twice a year) • He makes semiannual reports in March and September.

  26. Super=above • Ann=year • above the year of retirement • Now that he was superannuated he had time for his hobbies.

  27. valent • Sense/feeling

  28. ian • One who • Usually a person

  29. Ambience • Ambi=around • Ence=state • Ambience=the state around/atmosphere • The paper lanterns gave the restaurant a romantic ambience.

  30. Ambiguous • Ambi=around • Ambiguous=possibility of many meaning. • From her ambiguous answer I could not tell if she knew what she was talking about.

  31. Ambitious • Ambi=around • Ambitious=originally meant going around for votes. Now desire to succeed • She is ambitious and it shows in her work.

  32. Amphitheater • Amphi=around • Theater=viewing area • Amphitheater=a theater that has a round structure or seating are • The drama department presented Antigone in the university amphitheater.

  33. Ambidextrous • Ambi=both • Dextr=right hand • Ambidextrous=Able to use both hands=both are right hands • Because she is ambidextrous, she is a great tennis player.

  34. Ambiguity • Ambi=both • Ambiguity=having two possibilities • The ambiguity in his writing leaves the reader puzzled.

  35. Ambivalence • Ambi=both • Ence=state/feeling • Ambivalence=conflicting feelings • The girl was experience ambivalence over her two choices.

  36. Ambivalent • Ambi=both • Ence=state/feelings • Ambivalent=having both kinds of feelings • She was ambivalent about the news of her baby brothers arrival.

  37. Amphibian • Ambi=both • Bio=life • Ian=one who • Amphibian=one who lives in both water and land • My favorite Amphibian is a toad.

  38. Amphibious • Amphi=both • Bio=life • Amphibious=able to live/travel in both land and water • The marines went ashore in amphibious vehicles.

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