ELA test 7 Flashcards
Semi
half
Latin
sub
under
Latin
super
over
Latin
Semitone
a pitch interval halfway between two whole tones
semiaquatic
partly aquatic; growing or living in or close to water, or carrying out part of its life cycle in water
semicircle
half of a circle; the arc from one end of a diameter to the other
semiweekly
occurring, done, appearing, or published twice a week; biweekly
semiannual
occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; biannual
semiformal
partly formal; containing some formal elements
Subterranean
existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground
subtract
to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole
subordinate
placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank
submarine
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods, equipped with a periscope and typically armed with torpedoes or missiles
subterfuge
deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal
Substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth
Supervise
observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity)
superb
excellent
superior
higher in rank, status, or quality
superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
supercilious
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
superlative
of the highest quality or degree