1. Word Dissection Lesson #28

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. onym onymy= Name (sound)
Examples: Heteronym = different sounds (i.e. lead/lead or bass/bass or read/read) Homonym = same sound (i.e. new/knew or hair/hare or here/hear) Caconymy = bad sound
onym onymy=
Name (sound)
(nombre/sonar)
Autonym = self named

4. pel pell = Drive; push; force
Examples: Compel = to force or drive with or together Repellent = to force away Propeller = push forward
pel pell =
Drive; push; force
(empujar)
Expel = force or push out

5. hypo = Below; under; not enough; slow (debajo)
Examples: Hypothermal = not enough heat Hypogenous = under producing Hypoalgesia = under pain (decreased sensitivity or feeling of pain)
hypo =
Below; under; not enough; slow (debajo)
Hypodermal = under or below the skin

6. neur neuro= Nerve; nervous system (nervio)
Examples: Neuralgia = nerve pain Polyneuritis = inflammation of many nerves
neur neuro=
Nerve; nervous system (nervio)
Neurology = study of the nervous system

7. port= Carry (llevar) Examples: Import = carry in Export = carry out
(Chinese Exports)
Deportation = having to do with carrying out
port=
Carry (llevar)
Portable = able to carry