Vocabulary 3

Hypo/hyp: under; beneath (medical) Hypodermic—injected under the skin Hypocrite—one who pretends to be virtuous without really being so Hypothermia—subnormal body temperature

Therm/thermo: warm Thermometer—an instrument used to measure temperatures Thermos—an insulated container used to keep liquids at almost their original temperature

Poly: many Polygamy—the practice of having two or more spouses at the same time. Polyglot—knowing several different languages

Hetero: different Heterogeneous—1) differing in structure, quality, etc. 2) Composed of unlike parts Heterodox—opposed to the usual beliefs, especially in religion.

Hom/homo: same; alike Homogenize—to make more uniform throughout Homograph—a word with the same spelling as another, but with a different meaning BAT

Prefix In-: not Incompatible—not able to live harmoniously Incompetent—without adequate ability, knowledge, etc. Inconspicuous—not attracting attention

Suffix --ive: a tendency, character, or quality Festive—merry, joyous Diminutive—very small, tiny