Basics

Question 1

Roots

Answer 1

“The glue” basic form around which the final word is formed. Telling you in general the thing you are dealing with. It specifies the body part

Question 2

Combining form

Answer 2

A combining vowel, usually O or I

Question 3

Prefixes

Answer 3

At the beginning, a clue into what to expect. The how, why, where, when, how much, how many, position, direction, time, or status

Question 4

Suffix

Answer 4

At the end, tells you what is happening with the body part or system. Indicates the procedure, condition, or disease. 

Question 5

Acronyms

Answer 5

A word or abbreviation formed by the first letters or syllables of other words

Question 6

Eponyms

Answer 6

A person, place, or thing from which a person, place, or thing gets its name

Question 7

Homonyms

Answer 7

A word that has a the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning and in most cases a different spelling

Question 8

 Antonyms

Answer 8

A word that means the opposite of another word