Vocabulary: Prefix And Suffix: Dr. Sunarsih, M.a

VOCABULARY: PREFIX AND SUFFIX Dr. Sunarsih, M.A.

BASIC WORD PARTS Words are made up of word parts: prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Prefixes are syllables that precede the root or stem of a word and change or refine its meaning.

COMMON PREFIXES Prefix

Meaning

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inter

between, among

intervene: come between International: between nations Interjection: a statement thrown in

mis

bad, improper

Misdemeanor: minor crime; bad conduct Mischance: unfortunate accident Misnomer: wrong name

re

again, back

Reiterate: repeat Reimburse: pay back

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Roots are basic word elements that have been carried over into English. Stems are variations of roots brought about by changes in declension or conjugation.

COMMON ROOTS AND STEMS Root or Stem

Meaning

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fort

strong

Fortitude: strength, firmness of mind Fortification: strengthening Fortress: stronghold

labor, laborat

to work

Laboratory: place where work is done Collaborate: work together with others Laborious: difficult

omni

all

Omniscient: all knowing Omnipotent: all powerful Omnivorous: eating everything

Suffixes are syllables that are added to a word. Occasionally, they change the meaning of the word; more frequently, they serve to change the grammatical form of the word (noun to adjective, adjective to noun, noun to verb).

COMMON SUFFIXES Suffix

Meaning

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able, ible

capable of Portable: able to be carried (adjective suffix) Interminable: not able to be limited Legible: able to be read

fy

to make (verb suffix)

Magnify: enlarge Petrify: turn to stone Beautify: make beautiful

ist

dealer, doer (noun suffix)

Fascist: one who believes in a fascist state Realist: one who is realistic Artist: one who deals with art

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RESOURCES

Green. 2006. Barron’s Critical Reading Workbook for the SAT. The United States of America: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.

Suprianto, Bambang. Critical Reading. ITB.