Lesson 10

PREFIXES

The prefix in means "not". It is used very often in the English language. For example, it is present in the words, incomplete, incapable and instability.

The prefix intra means "inside" or "within". The prefix is used in the phrase intramural sports, that is, sports played "within the walls" of the college.

The prefix mal means "bad". Perhaps, you recognize the word malfunction.

You have likely seen the prefix super, meaning "above", in words like Superman and superhighway. Maybe you even recognize the psychological term superego.

ROOTS

The root scope means "see" or "watch". Undoubtedly, you know the word telescope.

The root scrib(and its variant script) means "write". Did you know that medical and legal professionals record data in transcripts?

The root sen means "old". No doubt, you have heard the expression senior citizen.

Finally, the root sequ (and its variants secu and sue) means "follow". You may have seen the words sequential and pursue before.

Instructions: Using what you know about these roots and affixes and the context, determine the meaning of the following bold-faced words.

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit😄 Dogs are often in pursuit of cats. of happiness" is one of the most famous phrases in the United States Declaration of Independence.
The producers of the Super Bowl halftime entertainment insisted that Janice Jackson's wardrobe malfunction😄 The airplane fell into the ocean after an engine malfunction. was not in the script😄 The actor read from the script..
The doctor had such bad handwriting that the pharmacist could not read the prescription😄 I went to the doctor to get my prescription eyeglasses changed..
To indicate that your company has trademark protection under the law, be sure to add the superscript😄 The little "2" above E=MC2 is a superscript. "tm" next to the brand name.
Not to invite the groom's parents to the wedding was simply inconsiderate😄 Firing the employee on his birthday was quite inconsiderate..
The candidate was nominated by Mr. Nishimoto and seconded😄 Someone must second a nomination for it to be valid. by Ms. Ito.
The committee was unable to reach a conclusion during the morning session. Consequently😄 A=B, B=C, consequently, A=C., it will reconvene in the afternoon.
The contract read, "pursuant😄 Pursuant to California law, one must not smoke next to a building. to section 10, clause 2B herein, the committee shall reconvene within two days."
The design was malformed😄 He was born with malformed arms and legs because his mother was a drug addict. to begin with and the result is a product that often malfunctions😄 Does the product work well?.
The Senate😄 A Senator is supposed to be wise, but it is not often true these days. committee investigating the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will reconvene on Friday.
I hope that I am not becoming senile😄 As we get older, some of us may suffer from senility., but sometimes I have my "senior moments".
Shamefully, he scribbled😄 The words were not beautifully written. a quick note, taped it to her door and left her to care for the children alone.