1. Word Dissection Lesson #30
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. Examples: Revert = turn back Convertible = able to turn into (something else)
Turn (giro)
Introvert = turn into or toward

4. spic spicu= Look (mira)
Examples: Despicable = able to look away Transpicous = having to do with looking across
spic spicu=
Look (mira)
Conspicuous = easily seen (with seen)

5. phyt phyte phyto= Plant; fungus (planta/fungo)
Examples: Dermatophyte = fungus of the skin Phytogenesis = origin of fungus Microphyte = small (tiny) fungus
phyt phyte phyto=
Plant; fungus (planta/fungo)
Phytology = study of plants & fungus

6. se__= Away; apart (fuera/aparte) Examples: Secede = draw or pull away
Seduce = lead away

7. __er __or __tor __ator=
Examples: Teacher = person who teaches Singer = person who sings Reader = person who reads
Person who; something that; or a device (persona que)
Conductor = person who conducts

8. acro= Tip; height [extremity, i.e. hand/food or end/top]
Examples: Acrolithic = tip of a rock/stone Acromania = crazy about height Acronym = name from the tip
acro=
Tip; height [extremity, i.e. hand/food or end/top]
(la punta)
Acrophobia = fear of heights