Roots and Affixes: Week 8 Study Guide

Administrative and Course Information

  • Course / Subject: Vocab
  • Unit Topic: Roots and Affixes: Week 8
  • Instructor: Schoeller
  • Student Name: Donna
  • Date: 2 Oct. 2016

Study Sheet Visual Reference

Roots and Affixes Week 8 study worksheet showing prefix and suffix definitions and vocabulary list

Definitions of Roots and Affixes

  • Prefix Bi-:

    • Definition: Two.

  • Prefixes Com- / Con-:

    • Definition: With; together.

  • Prefix De-:

    • Primary definition: Remove (a specific thing) from; opposite of.
    • Directional definition: Down; away from.

  • Prefix for Negation (Il- / In-):

    • Definition: Not; the opposite of.

  • Prefix Sub-:

    • Spatial definition: Under; beneath; below.
    • Hierarchy definition: Secondary.

  • Prefix Super-:

    • Spatial/extent definition: Above; beyond.
    • Magnitude definition: Greater than normal.

  • Suffix -ous:

    • Definition: Full of; having the quality of.

  • Suffix -ify:

    • Meaning: To create, cause, or transform into a specific state.
    • Part of speech produced: Verb.
    • Language of origin: Latin.

Suffix -ify Vocabulary Word List

  • 1. Pacify:

    • Formation: Root related to peace combined with the verbal suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To bring to a state of peace, calm, or quiet.

  • 2. Demystify:

    • Formation: Prefix De- (remove from / opposite of) + root myst (mystery) + suffix -ify (to cause/transform).
    • Meaning: To remove mystery or ambiguity from; make clear and comprehensible.

  • 3. Verify:

    • Formation: Root ver (true/truth) + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

  • 4. Exemplify:

    • Formation: Root exemplum (example) + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To be or make an example of; illustrate or embody by serving as a typical instance.

  • 5. Classify:

    • Formation: Root class + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To arrange or organize into a particular category, class, or group.

  • 6. Rectify:

    • Formation: Root rect (straight/right) + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To make right, correct, or put into a proper state.

  • 7. Indemnify:

    • Formation: Root indemnis (unhurt, free from loss) + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To secure against hurt, loss, or damage; to compensate for incurred harm or cost.

  • 8. Objectify:

    • Formation: Root object + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To degrade to the status of a mere object, or to express something abstract in a concrete, objective form.

  • 9. Emulsify:

    • Formation: Root emulsion + suffix -ify.
    • Meaning: To disperse or transform liquids into a stable, homogeneous emulsion mixture.