Vocabulary-prefixes, suffixes, roots Unit Two

Infringe (vb.) root=fract/fring/frag “in” is an intensifier Fract/fring/frag= to break Definition=to break in terms of something; intrude or break in Laws, rules, rights, etc

excise (vb.) [ek-size] root=cis ex=out of Excising is usually a tax term—to excise goods means to tax them. cis=cut, kill Definition=to cut out of, remove

Dichotomy (n.) root=tom dicho=two Tom=to cut Definition=two evenly cut parts or opposing sides

Compunction (n.) root=punct “com” is a word intensifier Punct=stinging Definition=feeling of regret or remorse Whereas a puncture pierces or stings the body, compunction stings the mind.

Match the words with the definitions…draw straight lines A. feeling of regret or remorse B. to intrude or trespass C. to cut out of, remove D. two evenly cut pieces excise dichotomy compunction infringe

Match the roots with the definitions…draw straight lines punct tom cis fring A. to cut B. to break C. stinging D. cut, kill

Quiz on Friday over the last eight words!!!