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Greek Prefixes And Suffixes with Vocab Flashcards

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Prefix meaning without; not

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a-,an-

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Identify the prefix in apathetic.

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A-pathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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Apathetic

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Prefix meaning both; around

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amphi-, amph-

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Identify the prefix in amphitheater.

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amphi-theater

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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

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Amphitheater

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Prefix meaning against

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anti-, ant-

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Identify the prefix in antipathy.

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anti-pathy

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A deep seated feeling of dislike

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Antipathy

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Prefix meaning through; across

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dia-

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Identify the prefix in diameter

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dia-meter

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

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Diameter

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Prefix meaning out

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ec-, ex-

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Identify the prefix in exodus.

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ex-odus

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A mass departure of people, especially immigrants

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Exodus

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Prefix meaning in

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en- [em]

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Identify the prefix in energy.

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en-ergy

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the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

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Energy

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Prefix meaning upon; at; in addition

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epi-, ep-

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Identify the prefix in epitaph.

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epi-taph

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

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Epitaph

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Prefix meaning over; excessively

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hyper-

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Identify the prefix in hypercritical.

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hyper-critical

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excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults

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Hypercritical

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Prefix meaning under; less than; too little
hypo-, hyp-
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Identify the prefix in hypodermic.
hypo-dermic
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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;
Hypodermic
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Prefix meaning beside; contrary; amiss; astray
para-, par-
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Identify the prefix in parallel.
para-llel
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(of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
Parallel
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Prefix meaning around
peri-
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Identify the prefix in perimeter.
peri-meter
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the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object
perimeter
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Prefix meaning before.
pro-
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Identify the prefix in program.
pro-gram
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a planned series of future events, items, or performance
Program
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Prefix meaning with; together
syn- [syl-, sym-, sy-]
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Identify the prefix in synthetic.
syn-thetic
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of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product
Synthetic
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Prefix meaning up; upon; again; back
ana-
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Prefix meaning off; away from
apo-, ap-, aph-
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Prefix meaning down; completely; according to; against
cata-, cat-, cath-
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Prefix meaning outside of
ecto-
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Prefix meaning within
endo-, ento-
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Prefix meaning among; with; after; beyond; completely; differently
meta-, met-, meth-
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Prefix meaning toward; in addition
pros-
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Suffix that makes a noun or an adjective
-ac
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Identify the suffix in maniac and what the suffix is for.
Mani-ac and for nouns
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Identify the suffix in cardiac and what the suffix is for.
Cardi-ac and for adjectives
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Suffix that makes an abstract noun
-ia
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Identify the suffix in mania.
Man-ia
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Suffix that makes a noun or an adjective
-ic
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Identify the suffix in critic and what the suffix is for.
Crit-ic and is for nouns
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Identify the suffix in dynamic and what the suffix is for.
Dynam-ic and for adjective
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a person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially when violent and dangerous; an obsessive enthusiast
Maniac
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of or relating to the hear
Cardiac
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mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity;an excessive enthusiasm or desire; obsession
Mania
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a person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, especially one who does so professionally
Critic
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(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
Dynamic
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Suffix that makes a noun
-ics
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Identify the suffix in dynamics
Dynam-ics
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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
Dynamics
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Suffix that makes a noun designating a person
-ist
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Identify the suffix in philanthropist
Philanthrop-ist
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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
Philanthropist
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Suffix that makes an abstract noun, indicating condition or action
-ism
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Identify the suffix in atheism
Athe-ism
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disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
Atheism
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Suffix that makes an abstract noun indicating condition
-sis
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Identify the suffix in paralysis.
Paraly-sis
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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
Paralysis
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Suffix that makes an abstract noun
-y
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Identify the suffix in monarchy
Monarch-y
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a form of government with a monarch at the head
Monarchy

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