1. Vocabulary-prefixes, suffixes, roots
Unit Two

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

8. Quiz on Friday over the last eight words!!!