All Word Parts Flashcards
(27 cards)
Bicycle
A two wheeled vehicle powered by pedals.
-cycle
A circle or a wheel
Life cycle
A continuous sequence of changes undergone by an organism from primary form, as a gamete, to development of the same form again.
Motorcycle
A motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers.
Cyclone
A large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressured at it’s center and circulars wind motion.
Cyclometer
A device for recording the revolutions of a wheel and thus measuring the distance it travels.
Cent
100
Centipede
A tiny creature with 100 legs.
Centimeter
The length equal to 1/100 meters.
Century
A period of 100 years
Percent
One part of 100: an amount that is equal to one 1-100 of something.
Centennial
The one-hundredth anniversary of a special event.
Ambiguous
Multiple sides of meaning-vague
Ambidextrous
Able to use both sides equally well
Ambivalent
Having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time
Ambient
Completely surrounded: encompassing
Ambition
An earnest desire for some type of achievement. (Believe or motivation)
Parallel
Lying or moving in the same direction, the same distance apart
An organism living aside, in, or on another organism
Parasite
A device used for making a safe descent after jumping out of an airplane
Parachute
Paramedic
A specially trained medical technician.
Paranormal
Apart from the ordinary or expected
Tempo
Time/the speed at which musical piece is played or sung.
Contemporary
Existing or happening in the same time period modern