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Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes in English Vocabulary

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of key prefixes and suffixes in the English language. It explores prefixes such as "mid-" (middle), "post-" (after), and "semi-" (half), as well as suffixes like "-ism" (act or practice) and "-ist" (one who). The document aims to deepen your understanding of word formation and the meanings of various terms derived from these roots. Perfect for students, educators, and language enthusiasts looking to enhance their vocabulary and linguistic skills.

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Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes in English Vocabulary

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  1. CONTEXT CLUES

  2. Prefixes

  3. a to, toward, not

  4. be make

  5. mid- middle midline, midsection

  6. post afterwards postpone, postwar

  7. semi half Semi-circle

  8. super above Superhighway superman superfine

  9. Roots

  10. biblio book Bibliography

  11. bio life biology, bioscience

  12. chron time Chronological

  13. dem people democracy

  14. geo earth geography, geoscience

  15. graph write autograph

  16. hemi half hemisphere

  17. meter measurement millimeter

  18. micro Very small microscope, micrometer

  19. migr Change or move migrate

  20. mim The same mimic

  21. mort death mortician

  22. phon sound phonograph

  23. photo light photograph

  24. script writing inscription

  25. tele Far, over a long distance telescope, telephone

  26. test witness contest

  27. Suffixes

  28. -ism Act or practice of heroism

  29. -ist A person who Dentist biologist

  30. -ant/ent one who Resident, servant

  31. -ess one who Actress, waitress, princess

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