Latin Roots & Affixes, Lesson 5
Today’s lesson will focus on the prefixes
ante-, circum-, geo-, mono-, and pater-, as well as
the roots –cide-, -ject-, and –pend- .
PREFIXES
The prefix ante means “before”. For example, antebellum
means before the war. Another example is anterior.
The prefix circum means “around”. For example, the circumference is the distance around a circle.
The prefix geo means “earth”. You have probably recognized it in the words geography
and geology.
The prefix mono means “one”. It is used in such words as monopoly
and monogamy.
The prefix pater means “father”. So, your paternal
grandfather is your father’s father.
ROOTS
The root cide means “kill”. For example, suicide
means to kill oneself.
The root ject means “throw”.
This root appears in words such as eject,
inject, project, and subject.
The root pend means “hang”. You have seen it in
the words depend and append.
Exercise
Instructions: Using what you know about these roots and affixes and the context, determine the meaning of the following bold-faced words.
- The location of the earth’s core is geocentric😄 Centric, of course, is the adjective form of center..
- Magellan circumnavigated😄 You know what a navy does, right? the globe.
- The mentally disturbed youth was found guilty of patricide😄 You probably know the words "suicide" and "homocide"..
The boy’s father will be buried at the Green Hills Cemetery.
- Japanese remove their shoes in an anteroom😄 Think about where this room is located. called the genkan.
- Mr. Hyde submitted his application on time, but Dr. Jekyll rejected😄 What does re- in the word "return" mean? it.
- While it is true that the United Kingdom has a queen in Queen Elizabeth,
it cannot be considered a monarchy😄 The root -arch- means leader or chief., and Elizabeth’s power is solely symbolic.
- A decision on the Acura TL’s new design is pending😄 Don't keep me hanging. Tell me the answer now., but it is anticipated that it will be approved.
- Will A-Rod be suspended😄 The drunk driver had his license suspended. for using steroids several years ago?
- With the new design, is there an improvement in the fuel injection😄 This in- means inside. system?
- Dr. Jekyll appeared to be rather old-fashioned in that he was wearing a monocle😄 Ocular means lens..
- Before we could begin the meeting, Mr. Okura interjected😄 Don't interrupt the teacher. that we had better introduce the new members first.
- The clock stopped when the pendulum😄 tic toc, tic toc. no longer swung to and fro.
Using the roots and affixes that you have learned in this lesson, describe each image below.
circum-
mono-
pend-
ante-
Check-Up
Select the correct word
for each blank below.
1) Most ______________ indicate that the
Chinese economy will experience a much slower growth over
the next several years.
2) The student was ____________ for two weeks for cheating on the test.
3) The politician skillfully _____________ the reporter's questions.
4) A large man stood in the _______________ and checked our IDs.
5) Victor talked so much that he
actually _________________ the meeting.
