English Vocabulary, Root Words, Homonyms, and Analogies

Vocabulary flashcards covering word spellings, root meanings, homonyms, and correct analogies from the transcript.

Auditorium

Spelled a u d I t o r I u m.

Augment

Spelled a u g m e n t.

Automobile

Spelled a u t o m o b I l e.

Beligerent

Spelled b e l l I g e r e n t.

Bibliomania

Spelled b I b l I o m a n I a.

Biography

Spelled b I o g r a p h y.

Abbreviate

Spelled a b b r e b I a t e.

Chlorify

Spelled c a l o r I f y.

Forceps

Spelled f o r c p e p s.

Decapitate

Spelled d e c a p I t a t e.

Odd (Root Word)

Used in auditorium; means hear or listen.

Ogg (Root Word)

Used in augment; means increase.

Auto (Root Word)

Used in automobile; means self.

Belly (Root Word)

Used in belligerent; means war.

Bibble (Root Word)

Used in bibliomania; means book.

Bio (Root Word)

Used in biography; means life.

Grivi (Root Word)

Used in abbreviate; means short.

Chlor (Root Word)

Used in calorify; means heat.

Sept (Root Word)

Used in forceps; means take.

Capit (Root Word)

Used in decapitate; means head.

Ascent (a s c e n t)

Means climb.

Ophal (o f f a l)

Means entrails or intestines.

Oral (a u r a l)

Means by ear.

Bait (b a I t)

Means lure.

Bale (b a l e)

Means bundle.

Awee (a w e I g h)

Means clear anchor.

Bate (b a t e)

Means to decrease.

Ascent (a s s e n t)

Means agree.

Oral (o r a l)

Means by mouth.

Bail (b a I l)

Means throw water out.

Circle & Line Analogy

Circle is round; line is straight.

Add & Multiply Analogy

Add is the opposite of subtract; multiply is the opposite of divide.

Artist & Author Analogy

Artist paints; author rights.

Brave & Afraid Analogy

Brave is the same as courage; afraid is the same as fear.