1. Ellsworth’s Grade 9 Periods D&F
Prefixes and Roots
WORD DECODING

2. EX/ Epilogue Epi- prefix that means “on top of”
Logue- root meaning “word”
Word must mean- “on top of word” OR
Dictionary Definition: a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

3. PERIOD D’S WORDS:

4. Bibliography Bibio – This root means “book”
Graphy – This suffix means “the field of study”
Word means – “The study of books”
Dictionary definition – A list of books referred to in scholarly work, usually printed as an appendix

5. Bible Bib – This root means “book”
Le – This suffix means “repeated or continuous action”
Word meaning – “The repetition of a book”
Dictionary definition – The Christian scriptures, consisting of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments

6. Bibliophobia Biblio – This root means “book”
Phobia – This suffix means the “fear of something”
Word means – “Being afraid of books”
Dictionary definition – A dread or hatred of books

7. Aquarium Aqua (water) ium- structure word must mean-water structure
a building or institution in which fish or other aquatic animals or plants are kept for exhibit, study, etc.

8. Aqueduct Aqua-water Duct- a canal pipe or tube
Word must mean- something water goes through
Dictionary definition-a conduit or artificial channel for conducting water from a distance, usually by means of gravity

9. Aquarius Aqua- water Rius-qualities full of
Word must mean- having properties of water
Dictionary definition- the Water Bearer, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Capricornus.

10. audible Aud- root meaning “hear.” Ible- suffix meaning “able to be.”
Word must mean- “able to hear.”
Dictionary definition- “capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.”

11. audition Aud- root meaning “hear.”
Ition- suffix meaning “the action of.”
Word must mean- “to hear the action of.”
Dictionary Definition- “a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment,professional training or competition, etc.”

12. Audience Aud- root meaning “hear.” Ence- suffix meaning “action.”
Word must mean- “to hear an action.”
Dictionary Definition- “the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at atheater or concert: The audience was respectful of the speaker's opinion.”

13. Biology Root: Bio means “life” Logy: Learning
Study of all living things
Dictionary Definition: The science of life or living matter in all its forms phenomena; especially with two or origin, growth, reproduction, structure and behavior.

14. Biosphere Root: Bio means “Life” Sphere: Realm that supports life
The parts of the earth that support life.
Dictionary definition; the part of earths crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life.

15. Biography Root bio meaning: “life” Graphy meaning: “writing”
Writing about life
Dictionary definition: a written account of another person’s life.

16. Barometer Root: Baro/Bar  Greek Weight, pressure
Suffix: Meter  Latin Metrum, Greek Metron. An instrument for measuring.
Barometer: An instrument that measures weight or pressure

17. Barostat Root: Baro/Bar Greek Weight, pressure
Suffix: Stat/Statim Latin Of, or pertaining to statistics
Barostat: A device for keeping track of pressure.

18. Barograph Root: Baro/ Bar Greek Weight, pressure
Suffix: Graph Greek graphe draw or write
Barograph: Device that records weight and/or pressure

19. Amorous Amo (root) – love Ous (suffix) – full of
Word must mean: “full of love”
Dictionary Definition: showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

20. Enamored En (prefix) – into, within Amo (root) – love
Ed (suffix) – past tense
Word must mean: love within , love yourself
Dictionary Definition: be filled with a feeling of love for.

21. Amorous Amo(Root)- is love and deals with words that deal with love
Ous(Suffix)-a general sense of possessing, full of a given quality.
Amorous-showing strong feelings of love

22. Enamored En(Prefix)-enlighten, enrage, engulf Amo(Root)-love
Ed(Suffix)-past tense

23. Amorality (anomaly) A (prefix)– away, from
moral- (root)- knowing right and wrong
ity (suffix) – state of or indicating condition
Definition Definition not involving questions of right or wrong; without moral quality; neither moral nor immoral.

24. Pink = Prefix – Orange/Red = Suffix - Blue = Root word
ept In
In (Prefix)- Not; Lacking
Ept (Root)- fasten or suitable/able
Word must mean- Not fastened; or not able
Dictionary Definition- Lacking skill or ability; Clumsy
Pink = Prefix – Orange/Red = Suffix - Blue = Root word

25. Aptitude Tude/Itude (Suffix)- Indicating state or condition
Apt (Root)- Fasten or able
Word must mean- The state of being abe
Dictionary definition- A natural ability to do something

26. Animate Anim-: Root meaning... life, spirit
-ate: suffix meaning… resembling
The word must mean- “resembling life”
The dictionary meaning is- “to give life to”

27. Animal Anim-: Root meaning… life, spirit
-al: suffix meaning… in the form of
The word must mean- “in the form of life”
The dictionary meaning is- “living organism”

28. Animosity (???) Anim-: Root meaning… life, spirit
-osity: suffix meaning… fullness or abundance of
The word must mean- “fullness of life”
The dictionary meaning is- strong dislike of

29. Animus Anim- Life, spirit Us- Possessing, full of
Definition of animus- Hostility or ill feeling.

30. Adaptableness Ad (Prefix)- To; Toward Apt (Root)- Fasten
Able (Suffix)- Capable of
Ness (Suffix)- Indicating state, condition
Word must mean- To be in the condition of being capable of fastening
Dictionary Definition- The condition of being capable of adapting (Modifying)

31. Archaic Arch- root word that means “primitive”
Ic- suffix that means “when”
Word must mean- “primitive when” OR
Dictionary definition: marked by the characteristics of an earlier period;  antiquated

32. ARCHETYPE Arch- root word that means “primitive”
type- suffix that means “specific kind”
Word must mean- “primitive specific kind” OR
Dictionary definition: the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.

33. PERIOD F’s WORK

34. Archaeology Arch- root word that means “primitive”
ology- suffix that means “study of”
Word must mean- “primitive study of” OR
Dictionary definition: the study of ancient cultures

35. Archetype Arch- primitive
Type- a category of people or things having common characteristics.
Archetype- a very typical example of a certain person or thing

36. Monarch Mon- combining form Arch- primitive
Must mean- combining a primitive form
Really means- A single ruler, like a king.

37. Arch(prefix)- primitive Ic(suffix)- of or pertaining to
Archaic
Arch(prefix)- primitive
(a)
Ic(suffix)- of or pertaining to
Word must mean: pertaining to primitive times
WORD MEANS(dictionary definition) : very old fashioned

38. Annual
Ann- Root meaning “Year” Ual- the suffix ual means “ly” The word must mean “yearly” Dictionary meaning is “occuring once a year”

39. Biennial Bi- The prefix means “two” Enn- The root means “year”
Ial- The suffix means “in relating to”
The word must mean “two years in relating”
Dictionary meaning “occurring every other year”

40. Millennium Mill- prefix means “1000” Enn- root means “year”
Ium- suffix means “structure”
Word must mean “1000 year structure”
Dictionary definition “1000 years”

41. Ambigious
Ambi-(root)-both ious- (suffix)- having different qualities Definition- Open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning.

42. Ambidextrous
Ambi- (root) both Dext- ous- Definition- able to use both hands equally well.

43. Anthropology
Anthropology- the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological character, and social customs and belief of human kind
Anthropo- (root) human
Ology- (suffix) a science or branch of knowledge
Meaning: human science

44. Philanthropic
Philanthropic- of, pertaining to, enganged in, or characterized by philanthropy
Phil- (prefix) having a strong affinity or love
Anthropo- (root) human
Ic- (suffix) having some characteristics of or pertaining to
Meaning: love of humanity

45. Anthropometry
Anthropometry- the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body
Anthropo- (root) human
Metry- (suffix) process of measuring
Meaning: human process of measuring

46. Bellicose
belli-root meaning “ war” ose-suffix meaning “full of”, “abounding in”, “given to” or “like” Word means: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

47. Rebellion
re-prefix meaning “ again” or “again and again”; “back” or “backward” belli-root meaning “war” ion- suffix meaning “condition of”, “result of”, “act of”, “process of”, or “state of” Word means: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler

48. Nonbelligerence
non-prefix meaning “not” Belli- root meaning “war” gerence-suffix meaning “ to rule” or “to manage” Word means: the act of not fighting in a given conflict.

49. AlterAtion Alter- To Change Ation- The process of doing something
Word must mean: The process of changing something
Dictionary.com: The act or process of changing

50. Word must mean: To change the normal
Alternative
Alter- To change
Native- Normal
Word must mean: To change the normal
Dictionary.com meaning- Employing or following non traditional or unconventional ideas or methods

51. Alter-ego Alter- Different or other Ego- Personality
Word must mean: Other personality
Dictionary.com meaning: A second self

52. Angle Ang(Root)- “to bend” Le(Suffix)- Repetition or continuous
Word meaning: “to bend repeatedly.”
Dictionary definition: The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.

53. Triangle
Tri(Prefix)- A combining form meaning three Ang(Root)- To bend Le(Suffix)- Repetition or continuous Word meaning: A continuous bend of three points. Dictionary definition: A closed plane figure having three sides and three angles.

54. Angel Ang(Root)- “To bend” El(Suffix)- God
Word meaning: The bending God
Dictionary definition: One of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God