Vocabulary Drill - Word Parts

Question 1

Find the meaning of unknown words using the Word Parts tool

Answer 1

• Look at prefixes and/or suffixes
• Look at root of word
• Connect to words with similar parts

Question 2

disarming

Answer 2

• Prefix: dis (not, reversal)
• Suffix: ing (the action of)
• Root: arm (to enter into hostilities)​
• Distrust, alarm, charming (this step helps you learn the meaning of other words as well)
• Distrust—the reversal (opposite of) of trust
• Charming—having charm
• Alarm—to bring to attention​