Latin Suffixes

Question 1

-cidal/-cide

Answer 1

Killer, a killing

Insecticide - a substance or preparation used for killing insects

Question 2

-elle/-ule/-la/-le/-let/-ole

Answer 2

Small, diminutive, endings

Globule - a small spherical body
Piglet - a little pig

Question 3

-fer

Answer 3

Bearer, producer, carry

Conifer - any of numerous, chiefly evergreen trees or shrubs
Transfer - to convey or move from place to place

Question 4

-genesis

Answer 4

Origin, development of

Embryogenesis - the formation and development of the embryo

Question 5

-gony

Answer 5

Something produced

Cosmogony - the study of the origin and development of the universe

Question 6

-ite

Answer 6

A division or part

Somite - any of the longitudinal series of segments or parts into which the body of certain animals is divided

Question 7

-jugal/-jugate

Answer 7

To yoke, join together

Conjugate - to join together, especially in marriage

Question 8

-vor/-vore

Answer 8

Feeding

Carnivore - an animal that eats flesh