1. Word Dissection Lesson #4

2. Make a flashcard for each word part.
On the front of the card,
write the word part.
(Front of card)
bio __
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

3. the/theo= Theology = study of god Monotheism = belief in one God god
Examples:
Theology = study of god
Monotheism = belief in one God
the/theo=
god
Theism = belief in God

4. mis__= Misadvise = to badly advise Misbehave – badly behave
Examples:
Misadvise = to badly advise
Misbehave – badly behave
mis__=
bad (badly/wrong/
wrongly)
Misspell = wrongly spell

5. phon/phono/ phone/phony=
Examples:
Phonology = the study of sound
Phonics = having to do with sound
phon/phono/ phone/phony=
sound (tone)
Phonometer = Measuring sound

6. astr/astro= Astrology = the study of stars/space
Examples:
Astrology = the study of stars/space
Astrologist = specialist about stars and/or space
astr/astro=
Star (space)
Astrotheology = study of stars & god

7. techn/ techno= Technology = study of a skill
Examples:
Technology = study of a skill
Polytechnic = having to do with many skills
techn/ techno=
skill (craft)
Zootechnics= having to do with skill with animals

8. en = In (completely/ to) Encircle = to completely circle
Examples:
Encircle = to
completely circle
Enclose = to completely close in
Enslave = to completely slave (or put in slavery)
en =
In (completely/ to)
Encage = to cage in

9. em = In ( completely/to) Emblaze = completely ablaze
Examples:
Emblaze = completely ablaze
Empower = to give complete power
em =
In ( completely/to)