Greek and Latin Affixes/Roots Language Flashcards Greek and Latin Affixes/Roots

Pro- Definition: Forward Example: Progress

-less Definition: Without Example: Sleepless

Mon- Definition: one Example: Monarchy

Poly- Definition: Many Example: Polyester

Amphi- Definition: All sides Example: Amphibious

Circ, circum Definition: Round Example: Circumference

Bio- Definition: Life Example: Biology

Graph/gram- Definition: to write, draw, record Example: Graphic

Pre- Definition: before Example: Pretest

Inter- Definition: Between Example: Intercession

Port- Definition: To carry Example: Portable

Trans- Definition: cross over Example: transport

Super- Definition: above or over Example: Superhero

Post- Definition: after Example: Post-conference

Semi- Definition: half Example: Semi-god

Bi- Definition: two Example: Bifocals

-cide Definition: killing Example: homicide

Mal, male- Definition: bad Example: malfunction

-ist Definition: one who believes in Example: Scientist

Sub- Definition: Under Example: Submarine