1. Prefixes - Roots - Suffixes Group #3

2. Ambi/Amphi Around or Both

3. Agere To Drive

4. dextr Right hand

5. bio life

6. theater Viewing area

7. year

8. turn

9. two

10. hundred

11. thousand

12. half

13. above

14. three

15. Ann=year written account of years We searched the annals of medical records for answers to the mysterious disease

16. Ann=year Vers=turn the yearly return of a memorable event We are making plans for our parents wedding anniversary

17. Ann=year yearly event We have an annual family reunion.

18. Ann=year an investment that provides fixed payments yearly After paying into an annuity for years he now gets a monthly check.

19. Bi=two Ann=year happens two times a year The treasure gives biannual financial reports in January and July.

20. Bi=two Enn=year occurring every two years The society holds a biennial convention on odd numbered years.

21. Cent=hundred Enn=year a hundredth anniversary 1876 was our countries centennial.

22. Milli=thousand Enn=year a period of a thousand years 2000 marked a second millennium.

23. Per=Through Ann=year by the year (annually) The chairman received a fixed salary per annum.

24. Per=Through Enn=year having a life cycle of a year (plus) used with plants My mother plants marigold in the garden because they are perennials.

25. Semi=half Ann=year half yearly (twice a year) He makes semiannual reports in March and September.

26. Super=above Ann=year above the year of retirement Now that he was superannuated he had time for his hobbies.

27. valent Sense/feeling

28. ian One who Usually a person One who Usually a person

29. Ambience Ambi=around Ence=state Ambience=the state around/atmosphere The paper lanterns gave the restaurant a romantic ambience. Ambi=around Ence=state Ambience=the state around/atmosphere The paper lanterns gave the restaurant a romantic ambience.

30. Ambiguous Ambi=around Ambiguous=possibility of many meaning. From her ambiguous answer I could not tell if she knew what she was talking about. Ambi=around Ambiguous=possibility of many meaning. From her ambiguous answer I could not tell if she knew what she was talking about.

31. Ambitious Ambi=around Ambitious=originally meant going around for votes. Now desire to succeed She is ambitious and it shows in her work. Ambi=around Ambitious=originally meant going around for votes. Now desire to succeed She is ambitious and it shows in her work.

32. Amphitheater Amphi=around Theater=viewing area Amphitheater=a theater that has a round structure or seating are The drama department presented Antigone in the university amphitheater. Amphi=around Theater=viewing area Amphitheater=a theater that has a round structure or seating are The drama department presented Antigone in the university amphitheater.

33. Ambidextrous Ambi=both Dextr=right hand Ambidextrous=Able to use both hands=both are right hands Because she is ambidextrous, she is a great tennis player. Ambi=both Dextr=right hand Ambidextrous=Able to use both hands=both are right hands Because she is ambidextrous, she is a great tennis player.

34. Ambiguity Ambi=both Ambiguity=having two possibilities The ambiguity in his writing leaves the reader puzzled. Ambi=both Ambiguity=having two possibilities The ambiguity in his writing leaves the reader puzzled.

35. Ambivalence Ambi=both Ence=state/feeling Ambivalence=conflicting feelings The girl was experience ambivalence over her two choices. Ambi=both Ence=state/feeling Ambivalence=conflicting feelings The girl was experience ambivalence over her two choices.

36. Ambivalent Ambi=both Ence=state/feelings Ambivalent=having both kinds of feelings She was ambivalent about the news of her baby brothers arrival. Ambi=both Ence=state/feelings Ambivalent=having both kinds of feelings She was ambivalent about the news of her baby brothers arrival.

37. Amphibian Ambi=both Bio=life Ian=one who Amphibian=one who lives in both water and land My favorite Amphibian is a toad. Ambi=both Bio=life Ian=one who Amphibian=one who lives in both water and land My favorite Amphibian is a toad.

38. Amphibious Amphi=both Bio=life Amphibious=able to live/travel in both land and water The marines went ashore in amphibious vehicles. Amphi=both Bio=life Amphibious=able to live/travel in both land and water The marines went ashore in amphibious vehicles.