Latin Roots & Affixes, Lesson 24
PREFIXES
The prefix ob (and its variants of and op) means “block”, "against" or "over". Perhaps, you will recognize the word obstacle.
The prefix dys means “bad” or "deformed". When we have an upset stomach or indigestion, we have dyspepsia.
The prefix eu means “good”. When someone has passed away, a speaker sometimes will deliver a eulogy in which he says nice things about the deceased person.
ROOTS
The root vert (and its variant vers) means “turn”. Some sports cars are convertibles.
The root cav means “to make hollow”. Cavemen very likely could never visit a dentist when they got a cavity in a tooth.
The root grat means “thanks" or "agreeable". If you already know the meaning of this root, congratulations!
SUFFIXES
The suffix fy means “make” or “do”. No doubt you understand the word magnify.
Instructions: Using what you know about these roots and affixes and the context, determine the meaning of the following bold-faced words.
1) He was found guilty of ________________ of justice.
2) The former president, a chronic liar, was not known for his _____________.
3) The Egyptologists considered the ______________ of the area adjacent to the pyramid.
4) After the Thanksgiving Day dinner, he had a case of ___________________.
5) Too much Halloween candy can result in __________________.
6) Upon the passing of his mother, he delivered a beautiful _________________ in remembrance of her life.
7) After his graduation, we __________________ him.
8) Mr. Leary had a/an _________________ view of the future.
We do not yet know the cause of his death and we do not wish to ______________.
He was very ___________________ to see that. The rest of us could not see it coming.
✸ Dyspepsia is another word for indigestion. Symptoms are stomach pain, over-fullness and bloating during and after eating.
✸ Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading.
✸ He can be as stubborn (obstinate) as a mule.
✸ We were frustrated by the soccer player's obstinate refusal to sign the contract.
