Preparation for an American University Program
Vocabulary Workshop Exercise One Without using a dictionary, try to figure out the definitions for the italicized words in the sentences below. For hints, click on the respective prefix, suffix or root. •
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1. Oxygen is an invisible gas. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 2. Barbara talks incessantly. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 3. The school board allocated some money for the purchase of computer equipment. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 4. There are laws against indecent behavior. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix:
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5. Ever since he was sick, Vincente's hair has looked flat and lusterless. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 6. Yoko is reading a nonfiction book. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 7. It finally occurred to Saul that the more he studied the better grades he received. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer? 8. Some products have disclaimers written on their packages. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer?
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9. Carlos placed the camera on a tripod. o Definition: o Prefix: o Root: o Suffix: o Part of speech: Answer?
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10. Katrina was readmitted to school after a year off.
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