Latin Roots & Affixes, Lesson 11
PREFIXES
The prefix bio means "life". You have probably seen it in words such as biology and biography.
The prefix cracy means "rule". You no doubt recognize the word democracy.
The prefix demosNote: This prefix comes from Greek. means "people". So, a democracy is literally the rule of the people.
The prefix ego means "I" or "self". You should remember the psychological term superego.
The prefix frater means "brother". As you might know, universities often have several fraternity houses for male students located just off campus.
ROOTS
The root cept means "take" or "hold". If you follow American football, you recognize it in the word interception.
The root cid means "kill" or "cut". You have seen it in words like suicide and homicide.
The roots ag, agi, ig, and act all mean "do", "move" or "go". Do you recognize the words agenda, navigate and action?
The root aud means "hear" or "listen". We see this root in the words audio and auditorium.
Instructions: Using what you know about these roots and affixes and the context, determine the meaning of the following bold-faced words.
1) In a biblical account, Cain killed his brother Abel. In today's world, he would be accused of _____________.
2) The Master of the temple was rather _____________ in his governance of the other monks.
3) You have to call and __________ your new ATM card before you can use it.
4) The doctor indicated that a/an ______________ had been used with the patient.
5) There were many in the _________________ who could not understand what the speaker had said.
She did not want to settle down with him because of his mental _______________.
