prefix & suffix Flashcards
AMBIdextrous
AMBI-
both
left-handed and right-handed at the same time
polyANDRY
ANDRO-
ANDR-
of males
polygamy wherby a woman takes two or more husbands
=\ polygyny
CADaver
CAScade
CADence
corps especially intended for dissection
small waterfall
accent, intonation
rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language
concluding and falling strain, ending part of music
CAD- CAS- : falling
CREDence
CREED
inCREDible
CRED- believing credence: mental acceptance as true or real, credibility give CREDENCE to gossip. lend CREDENCE to the theory. gain CREDENCE among scientists. put much CREDENCE in common gossip.
CYCLOps
CYCLOne
CYCL- CYCLO- of circular forms
one eyed creature (mythical giant as cyclopes, aquatic worm as cyclops)
large destructive storm with very high winds that turn around an area of low pressure
DEflate
DEtach
DEcrease
DE- opposing, below, against
lose air or gas
make (someone) lose confidence or pride
deflation of price
DEFLATE his ego with cutting remarks
the harsh criticism left him utterly DEFLATED
DISarray
DISconnect
DIFfer
DIS- DIF- negative, lacking
lack of order disorderly dress (dishabille)
the room was in DISARRAY.
the company has fallen into complete DISARRAY.
DYSlexia
DYSfunctional
a condition in the brain that makes it hard for a person to read, write, and spell
DYS- abnormal, bad