Week 2 Prefixes, Roots, and Vocabulary Study Guide

Week 2 Overview

• Curriculum Focus: Week 2 linguistic prefixes, root words, definitions, and associated vocabulary examples.

Prefixes and Meanings

• Prefix: аро-

  • Definition / Meaning: away from
  • Examples:
  • apology
  • apostasy

• Prefix: auto-

  • Definition / Meaning: Self
  • Examples:
  • autonomy
  • autobiography

• Prefix: Contrac-

  • Definition / Meaning: against
  • Examples:
  • Contradict
  • Contrast

• Prefix / Form: con/come

  • Definition / Meaning: together, with
  • Examples:
  • Connect
  • Compress

• Prefix: de-

  • Definition / Meaning: down, removal
  • Examples:
  • descend
  • deduct

Roots and Derived Terminology

• Root: graph-

  • Definition / Meaning: write draw
  • Derived Term: graphic

• Root: log / logos

  • Definition / Meaning: Word, Study
  • Derived Term: logic

• Root: Phon-

  • Definition / Meaning: Sound, voice
  • Derived Term: telephone

• Root: Voc-

  • Definition / Meaning: Voice Call
  • Derived Term: Vocal

• Root: aud-

  • Definition / Meaning: and hear
  • Derived Term: audible

Key Vocabulary Terms

• Term: essential