Prefixes - Roots - Suffixes Group #3

Ambi/Amphi Around or Both

Agere To Drive

dextr Right hand

bio life

theater Viewing area

year

turn

two

hundred

thousand

half

above

three

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

valent Sense/feeling

ian One who Usually a person One who Usually a person

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

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

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

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. 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.

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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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