word building Flashcards
what are bases?
the foundation of a word. contains their main meaning
what is a prefix?
can only be added to the beginning of a word. modifies a base to give it new meaning, usually direction
what does it mean for a prefix to assimilate?
their last letter becomes more like the first letter of the base
ex: in- “in” + pose = impose
what is a suffix?
added to the end of a word, specifies what part of speech the word is
what is a combining vowel?
a vowel (usually o or i) used to link a base with another base or combining form
what is a combining form?
a base and a suffix added to the another base. ALWAYS AT THE END OF WORDS
meaning of greek base: -archia
rule by
meaning of greek base -archos
ruler
meaning of greek base: kratia
rule by, ruling body of
meaning of greek base: krates
supporter of rule by, member of a ruling body
meaning of greek base: patheia
feeling
meaning of greek base: philia
love ofm
meaning of greek base: philos
lover of
meaning of greek base: phobos
one who fears
meaning of greek base: heteros
other
meaning of greek base: hieros
holy
meaning of greek base: holos
whole
meaning of greek base: homos
same
meaning of greek base: homoios
similar, same
meaning of greek base: eu
well, favourable
meaning of greek base: akouein
hear
meaning of greek base: legein
say
meaning of greek base: opsesthai
see
meaning of greek base: skeptesthai
look at
