Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes - Unit Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to roots, prefixes, and suffixes, including definitions and contextual meanings.

hypothermia

A condition of having an abnormally low body temperature.

astronaut

A person who travels into space.

monologue

A long speech by one actor in a play or movie.

eulogy

A speech or tribute honoring someone who has died.

epilogue

A section at the end of a book that concludes the story.

disruptive

Causing disorder or chaos.

corrupt

To cause to become dishonest or unethical.

geothermal

Relating to the heat from the Earth's interior.

superintendent

A person responsible for overseeing an operation.

bilingual

Able to speak two languages fluently.

diameter

The distance across a circle through its center.

forecast

A prediction or estimate of future events.

thermal

Relating to heat.

precaution

A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous.

hypodermic

Situated or applied under the skin.

monopoly

The exclusive possession or control over the supply of goods or services.

trio

A group of three.

antagonist

A character or force in conflict with the main character.

perimeter

The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

universe

All existing matter, space, and energy.

predict

To say what will happen in the future.

interruption

The act of breaking the continuity of something.

symmetry

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other.