Vocab 5 Flashcards
The prefix “bene” means ___ and _____
The prefix bene means good and well
Examples with the prefix “bene”:
Benevolent: well meaning and kindly
Benefit: an advantage or profit gained from something
The prefix “pater” means ____
The prefix “pater” means father
Examples with the prefix “pater”:
paternity: the state of being someone’s father.
patronize: treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
The prefix “frater” means ____
The prefix “frater” means brother
Examples with the prefix “frater”:
Fraternize: associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to.
Fraternity: a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
The prefix “mob” means ____
The prefix “mob” means to move
Examples with the prefix “mob”:
Mobile: able to move or be moved freely or easily.
Mobility: the ability to move between different levels in society or employment.
The prefix “ego” means ____ and _____
The prefix “ego” means I and self
Examples with the prefix “ego”:
egocentric: thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others
egotistical: excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself
The prefix “vis” means _____
The prefix “vis” means to see
Examples with the prefix “vis”:
Visible, visual, television
The prefix “aqua” means ____
The prefix “aqua” means water
Examples with the prefix “aqua”:
Aquatic: relating to water
Aquarium: A container to hold aquatic life-forms
The prefix “nov” means ____
The prefix “nov” means new
