1. Word Dissection Lesson #29
Revised April 2018

2. Make a flashcard for each word part.
On the back of the card at the
top, write the definition for the
word part. In the middle, write
a sample word and its definition.
(Back of card)
life
Example: biology = study of life
On the front of the card,
write the word part.
(Front of card)
bio __

3. acerb = Bitter; sour; angry (amargo/ácido/enojado)
Examples: Acerbate = to make bitter Exacerbate = to increase bitterness
acerb =
Bitter; sour; angry (amargo/ácido/enojado)
Acerbic = having to do with bitter or sour

4. dur dura= Hard; last; continue (duradero/continuo)
Examples: Endure = continue on Duration = having to do with continuing Indurate = to make hard
dur dura=
Hard; last; continue (duradero/continuo)
Durable = able to last or continue
Why did a battery company decide to name themselves Duracell? What is their message to you?

5. ped pod pody= Foot (pie)
Examples: Pedal = having to do with foot Multiped = many feet Tripod = three feet Pedometer = measuring feet (or steps)
ped pod pody=
Foot (pie)
Pedestrian = having to do with going on foot

6. soph sophy= Wisdom;knowledge; learning (sabiduría)
Examples: Theosophy = knowledge or wisdom about God Sophophobia = fear of wisdom or knowledge
soph sophy=
Wisdom;knowledge; learning (sabiduría)
Philosophy = love of knowledge

7. Intro__= Within; inside; inner (dentro)
Examples: Introflexion = having to do with bending inside Introvert : turning inside Introduce = leading in Introgress = going in
Intro__=
Within; inside; inner (dentro)
Introspection = having to do with looking inside or within

8. junct= Connect; join (conectar/unir)
Examples: Subjunctive = connecting or joining under Adjunct = connecting to Conjuction = having to do with connecting
junct=
Connect; join (conectar/unir)
Junction = having to do with connecting

9. term termin= End; limit; boundary
Examples: Coterminous = ending together (as in same border or boundary) Exterminate = ending totally
term termin=
End; limit; boundary
(fin/límite)
Terminal = having to do with the end
*When used in relation to a disease, it means the person will die from the disease, i.e. terminal cancer.