Academic Vocabulary – Affixiation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

Prefix is found at the beginning of a word while suffix the end of the word

If a word ends with '-able', what is its part of speech? Give an example to explain.

adjective; e.g. breathable, debatable

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter'?

between / across

Give two examples of a word with the prefix 'mis'.

e.g. mistake, misinform, mislead

What is the meaning of 'egoism'?

an ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality

What is the meaning of the suffix 'ate'? Give an example to explain.

become / made into; e.g. activate, alternate

What is the meaning of 'imperialism'?

rule by an emperer

Give two examples of a word with the prefix 'im'.

e.g. immoral, immortal, immature, impolite

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mal'?

badly / wrongly

What is the meaning of the prefix 'intra'?

within / inside

What is the meaning of the prefix 'ir'?

not

What is the meaning of the prefix 'omni'?

all

Give two examples of words ending with '-ee'

e.g. employee, interviewee, payee

What is the meaning of 'negligible'?

so small or unimportant that it is not worth considering

What is the meaning of 'semi-religious'?

religious to a limited degree

What is the meaning of the suffix 'sion'?

process / condition

What is the meaning of the prefix 'semi'?

half

If a word ends with 'ance', what is its part of speech? Give an example to explain.

noun; e.g. governance