Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Language Arts > Greek Prefixes And Suffixes with Vocab > Flashcards

Greek Prefixes And Suffixes with Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

Prefix meaning without; not

A

a-,an-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Identify the prefix in apathetic.

A

A-pathetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

A

Apathetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Prefix meaning both; around

A

amphi-, amph-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Identify the prefix in amphitheater.

A

amphi-theater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

a round or oval building, typically unroofed, with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events. Tiers of seats for spectators surround the central space; a sloping, semicircular seating gallery

A

Amphitheater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Prefix meaning against

A

anti-, ant-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Identify the prefix in antipathy.

A

anti-pathy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A deep seated feeling of dislike

A

Antipathy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prefix meaning through; across

A

dia-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Identify the prefix in diameter

A

dia-meter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere

A

Diameter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Prefix meaning out

A

ec-, ex-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Identify the prefix in exodus.

A

ex-odus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A mass departure of people, especially immigrants

A

Exodus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Prefix meaning in

A

en- [em]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Identify the prefix in energy.

A

en-ergy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

A

Energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Prefix meaning upon; at; in addition

A

epi-, ep-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Identify the prefix in epitaph.

A

epi-taph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone

A

Epitaph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Prefix meaning over; excessively

A

hyper-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Identify the prefix in hypercritical.

A

hyper-critical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults

A

Hypercritical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Prefix meaning under; less than; too little

A

hypo-, hyp-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Identify the prefix in hypodermic.

A

hypo-dermic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

of or relating to the region immediately beneath the skin;
(of a needle or syringe) used to inject a drug or other substance beneath the skin;
(of a drug or other substance or its application) injected beneath the skin;

A

Hypodermic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Prefix meaning beside; contrary; amiss; astray

A

para-, par-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Identify the prefix in parallel.

A

para-llel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

(of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.

31
Q

Prefix meaning around

32
Q

Identify the prefix in perimeter.

A

peri-meter

33
Q

the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object

34
Q

Prefix meaning before.

35
Q

Identify the prefix in program.

36
Q

a planned series of future events, items, or performance

37
Q

Prefix meaning with; together

A

syn- [syl-, sym-, sy-]

38
Q

Identify the prefix in synthetic.

A

syn-thetic

39
Q

of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product

40
Q

Prefix meaning up; upon; again; back

41
Q

Prefix meaning off; away from

A

apo-, ap-, aph-

42
Q

Prefix meaning down; completely; according to; against

A

cata-, cat-, cath-

43
Q

Prefix meaning outside of

44
Q

Prefix meaning within

A

endo-, ento-

45
Q

Prefix meaning among; with; after; beyond; completely; differently

A

meta-, met-, meth-

46
Q

Prefix meaning toward; in addition

47
Q

Suffix that makes a noun or an adjective

48
Q

Identify the suffix in maniac and what the suffix is for.

A

Mani-ac and for nouns

49
Q

Identify the suffix in cardiac and what the suffix is for.

A

Cardi-ac and for adjectives

50
Q

Suffix that makes an abstract noun

51
Q

Identify the suffix in mania.

52
Q

Suffix that makes a noun or an adjective

53
Q

Identify the suffix in critic and what the suffix is for.

A

Crit-ic and is for nouns

54
Q

Identify the suffix in dynamic and what the suffix is for.

A

Dynam-ic and for adjective

55
Q

a person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially when violent and dangerous; an obsessive enthusiast

56
Q

of or relating to the hear

57
Q

mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity;an excessive enthusiasm or desire; obsession

58
Q

a person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, especially one who does so professionally

59
Q

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; relating to the volume of sound produced by an instrument, voice, or recording

60
Q

Suffix that makes a noun

61
Q

Identify the suffix in dynamics

62
Q

the branch of any science in which forces or changes are considered; the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

63
Q

Suffix that makes a noun designating a person

64
Q

Identify the suffix in philanthropist

A

Philanthrop-ist

65
Q

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

A

Philanthropist

66
Q

Suffix that makes an abstract noun, indicating condition or action

67
Q

Identify the suffix in atheism

68
Q

disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods

69
Q

Suffix that makes an abstract noun indicating condition

70
Q

Identify the suffix in paralysis.

A

Paraly-sis

71
Q

the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury

72
Q

Suffix that makes an abstract noun

73
Q

Identify the suffix in monarchy

74
Q

a form of government with a monarch at the head

Language Arts (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions