PREFIXES
The prefix chrome means “color”. Do you remember Kodak’s Kodachrome color film?
The prefix ob means "in the way" or "over". Perhaps, you have seen the phrase obstruction of justice?
The prefix per means “through”. Can you figure out how the word permit was put together?
The prefix util means “use”. Utilize is a formal way to say “use”.
ROOTS
The root cept means “take” or "hold". No doubt you recognize the words interception and receptionist.
The root flect (and its variant flex means “bend”. Narcissus was said to have fallen in love with his own reflection.
The root here means "stick". We have already learned the word adhere as in the phrase “adhere to the rules”.
The root tact means “touch”. Did you hope that NASA would have announced contact with extraterrestrial beings?
Instructions: Using what you know about these roots and affixes and the context, determine the meaning of the following bold-faced words.
1) In California, unlike Nevada, smoking is not ___________ in public buildings.
2) Lucina told us that Zumba has increased her ______________.
3) Her tablet and cellphone both utilize __________ displays.
4) Anorexic models always seem to have the _____________ that they are fat.
5) After the old man ate the mochi it caused an ________________ in his throat that nearly killed him.
6) His lack of good judgment in that case ___________ poorly on him.
Do you enjoy playing ______________ video games?
This is not a/an ______________ choice. It is not a matter of this or that.
✸ It is very hard to make out a doctor's prescription.
✸ The pharmacy called to let me know it's time for a refill on my prescription.
✸ The employer required a copy of her college transcripts
✸ His transcripts are not yet complete. He has one more semester to go.