Latin Roots/Prefixes/Suffixes (Verbal General)

Question 1

A-

Answer 1

*on

Afire—on fire
Ashore—on the shore

Question 2

Ab-

Answer 2

*from, away, off

Abduct—carry away from
Abnormal—away from normal
Aside—on the side

Question 3

A-

Answer 3

*to, toward, near

Accelerate—to increase the speed of
Accessible—easily entered, approached, or obtained

Question 4

Act

Answer 4

*do

Interaction—communication between two or more things

Question 5

Act-

Answer 5

*do

Activity—something that a person does

Question 6

Agr-

Answer 6

*farming

Agriculture—management of the land

Question 7

Alg

Answer 7

*pain

Neuralgia—pain caused by a nerve
Nostalgia—aching for the familiar
Analgesic—drug that relieves pain

Question 8

Ambi-, amphi

Answer 8

*both, on both sides

Ambiguous—having more than one meaning
Amphibian—any of a group of cold-blooded vertebrate animals (frogs, toads) that have gills and live in water as larvae but breathe air as adults

Question 9

Ambul-

Answer 9

*walk, move

Ambulance—a vehicle that moves a patient
Ambulant—walking or moving around

Question 10

Ami-, amo-

Answer 10

*love

Amiable—friendly
Amorous—showing romantic love

Question 11

Anim

Answer 11

*life, spirit

Equanimity—of balanced spirit

Question 12

anim-

Answer 12

*life, spirit

Animal—a living organism
Animate—to make alive

Question 13

Ann-

Answer 13

*year

Anniversary—a date observed once a year

Question 14

Ante-

Answer 14

*before, in front

Anteroom—a small room before the main room

Question 15

Aqu-

Answer 15

*water

Aquarium—a water container for fish
Aqueduct—a pipeline for water

Question 16

Arbor-

Answer 16

*tree

Arborist—someone working with trees
Arbor—a shady area formed by trees

Question 17

Art-

Answer 17

*skill

Artifact—object made by a person’s skill
Artisan—a person skilled in a craft

Question 18

Aud-

Answer 18

*hear

Audible—loud enough to be heard
Audience—people who listen to a program

Question 19

Avi-

Answer 19

*bird

Aviary—a large enclosure for birds
Aviator—pilot

Question 20

Bel

Answer 20

*war

Rebel—person who opposes or fights

Question 21

Bell-

Answer 21

*war

Bellicose—warlike
Belligerent—hostile

Question 22

Bene-

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*good, well

Beneficial—producing a good effect
Benevolent—showing kindness or goodwill

Question 23

Bi-

Answer 23

*two, twice, once every two

Biannual—happening every 2 years
Bilateral—of or involving 2 sides

Question 24

Burs

Answer 24

*pouch, purse

Disburse—to expend especially from a public fund

Question 25

Burs-

Answer 25

*pouch, purse Bursar—an administrative officer in charge of funds

Question 26

Calc-

Answer 26

*stone Calcification—the hardening of tissue or other material as a result of a calcium buildup

Question 27

Cand

Answer 27

*glowing, incandescent Incandescent—white, glowing, or luminous

Question 28

Cand-

Answer 28

*glowing, incandescent Candid—free from bias Candle—something that gives light

Question 29

Capt-

Answer 29

*take, hold Captivating—taking hold of

Question 30

Carn-

Answer 30

*flesh, meat Carnivorous—flesh-eating animal Carnal—pertaining to the body or flesh

Question 31

Cede, ceed, cess

Answer 31

*go, yield Exceed—to go beyond the limits Recede—to go back

Question 32

Celer

Answer 32

*fast Accelerate—to increase the speed of

Question 33

Cent-

Answer 33

*hundred, hundredth centennial—the 100th anniversary Centimeter—1/100th of a meter

Question 34

Cept, ceive

Answer 34

*take, hold Intercept—to stop or interrupt by way of seizure Perceive—to take notice of something

Question 35

Cerebr-

Answer 35

*brain Cerebral—pertaining to the brain

Question 36

Cert

Answer 36

*sure Ascertain—to find out something with certainty

Question 37

Cert-

Answer 37

*sure Certain—being absolutely sure Certify—to state that something is true

Question 38

Cide, cise

Answer 38

*cut, kill Homicide—murder Incisor—a sharp tooth for cutting food

Question 39

Circum-, circle-

Answer 39

*around, about Circumnavigate—to sail around Circumspect—watchful or cautious

Question 40

Claim, clam

Answer 40

*shout, speak out Exclaim—to cry out loudly Proclamation—public announcement

Question 41

Claim-, clam-

Answer 41

*shout, speak out Clamor—to shout and make noise

Question 42

Clar

Answer 42

*clear Declare—to state something clearly

Question 43

Clar-

Answer 43

*clear Clarification—an explanation Clarify—to make something clear

Question 44

Clud, clus

Answer 44

*close Conclusion—the end or last part Exclusion—shutting out

Question 45

Cline

Answer 45

*lean Recline—to lean back and relax

Question 46

Co-

Answer 46

*with, together, joint Coauthor—writer who collaborates with another author Coalesce—to come together or unite to form one mass

Question 47

Col-

Answer 47

*together, jointly Collaborate—to work together Collision—smashing together

Question 48

Com-

Answer 48

*together, common Commemorate—to memorize together Commune—living together while owning things in common

Question 49

Cogn

Answer 49

*know Incognito—disguised so no one knows you Recognize—to discover that one knows

Question 50

Cogn-

Answer 50

*know Cognition—process of acquiring knowledge

Question 51

Con-

Answer 51

*with, jointly Concur—to agree with someone Contemporary—of the same time period as others

Question 52

Contra-, contro-

Answer 52

*against, opposite Contradict—to argue against

Question 53

Corp-

Answer 53

*body Corporation—a company recognized by law as a single body Corporal—pertaining to the body

Question 54

Dent-, dont-

Answer 54

*tooth Dental—pertaining to the teeth Dentist—doctor for the teeth

Question 55

Di-

Answer 55

*apart, away, not, to the opposite Digression—departure from the main issue Disappear—to move out of sight

Question 56

Dict

Answer 56

*speak Contradict—to express the opposite of Prediction—a statement foretelling the future

Question 57

Dict-

Answer 57

*speak Dictate—to speak out loud for another person to write down

Question 58

Domin

Answer 58

*master Predominate—to have more power than others

Question 59

Domin-

Answer 59

*master Dominate—to be the master of

Question 60

Don

Answer 60

*give Pardon—to give forgiveness

Question 61

Don-

Answer 61

*give Donation—a contribution or gift Donor—someone who gives

Question 62

Duc

Answer 62

*lead Conduct—to lead musicians Educate—to lead to knowledge

Question 63

Du-

Answer 63

*two, twice Duplicate—make an identical copy Duo—a pair normally thought of as being together

Question 64

Dur

Answer 64

*harden, to last, lasting Enduring—able to last

Question 65

Dur-

Answer 65

*harden, to last, lasting Durable—having the quality of lasting

Question 66

E-

Answer 66

*out, away Enunciate—speaking out clearly Eject—throw out forcefully

Question 67

Ego-

Answer 67

*self Egoistic—self-centered

Question 68

Enn, anni

Answer 68

*years Bicentennial—of or relating to a period of 200 years Perennial—lasting through many years

Question 69

En-, in-

Answer 69

*inside, inward Envision—to picture in the mind Enclose—lock inside

Question 70

Equ-, equi-

Answer 70

*equal, equally Equidistant—equal distance between 2 points Equation—a statement of equality

Question 71

Esth, aesth

Answer 71

*feeling, sensation, beauty Kinesthesia—the sensation of bodily movement

Question 72

Esth-, aesth-

Answer 72

*feeling, sensation, beauty Esthetician—someone who beautifies Aesthetic—pertaining to a sense of beauty

Question 73

Ex-

Answer 73

*from, out Excavate—to dig out Exhale—to breath out

Question 74

Extra-, extro-

Answer 74

*outside, beyond Extraordinary—beyond the ordinary Extrovert—an outgoing person

Question 75

Fac, fact

Answer 75

*make, do Artifact—object made by a person Malefactor—a person who does wrong

Question 76

Fac-, fact-

Answer 76

*make, do Factory—a place where things are made

Question 77

Fer

Answer 77

*bear, bring, carry Confer—to bring honor to someone Transfer—to move to another place

Question 78

Fer-

Answer 78

*bear, bring, carry Ferry—a boat that carries passengers

Question 79

Fid

Answer 79

*faith Confide—place trust in someone

Question 80

Fid-

Answer 80

*faith Fiduciary—a trustee Fidelity—faithfulness

Question 81

Flect

Answer 81

*bend Deflect—to bend course because of hitting something

Question 82

Flor-, flora-, fleur-

Answer 82

*flower Florist—someone who works with flowers Floral—flowerlike

Question 83

Form

Answer 83

*shape Conformity—correspondence in form Reformatory—intended for reformation

Question 84

Form-

Answer 84

*shape Formation—something that is formed

Question 85

Fract-, frag-

Answer 85

*break Fragile—easy to break Fracture—a break

Question 86

Fug

Answer 86

*flee, run away, escape Refuge—a sheltered place to flee to Refugee—a person seeking protection

Question 87

Fug-

Answer 87

*flee, run away, escape Fugitive—a person who is running away

Question 88

Funct

Answer 88

*perform, work Defunct—no longer working or alive Malfunction—to fail to work correctly

Question 89

Funct-

Answer 89

*perform, work Function—to work normally

Question 90

Fus

Answer 90

*pour Confusion—being flooded with too much information that is hard to make sense of Infuse—to put into

Question 91

Fus-

Answer 91

*pour Fuse—to melt by heating

Question 92

Gon

Answer 92

*angle Decagon—a polygon with 10 angles

Question 93

Grad-

Answer 93

*to step, to go Gradual—step by step

Question 94

Gran-

Answer 94

*grain Granary—a storehouse or repository for grain Granola—a mixture of rolled oats and other ingredients

Question 95

Grat-

Answer 95

*pleasing Gratify—to please someone Grateful—feeling thankful

Question 96

Gress

Answer 96

*to step, to go digression—departure from the main issue Progress—movement forward or onward

Question 97

hem-

Answer 97

*blood Hemoglobin—red blood particle

Question 98

Hepa-

Answer 98

*liver Hepatitis—inflammation of the liver Hepatoma—a tumor of the liver

Question 99

Herbi-

Answer 99

*plant, grass Herbicide—any chemical used to kill unwanted plants Herbal—relating to plants

Question 100

Homo-

Answer 100

*like, alike, same Homogeneous—of the same nature or kind

Question 101

Hyper-

Answer 101

*too much, over, excessive, beyond Hyperactive—very restless

Question 102

Icon-

Answer 102

*image Iconology—science of symbols and icons

Question 103

Il-, in-

Answer 103

*in, into illuminate—to give light to Innovation—a new idea, method, or device

Question 104

Ig-, il-, im-, in-

Answer 104

*not, without Illegal—not legal Impossible—not possible Inappropriate—not appropriate

Question 105

Imag-

Answer 105

*likeness Image—a likeness of someone Imagine—to form a picture or likeness in the mind

Question 106

Infra-

Answer 106

*beneath, below Infrastructure—underlying framework of a system Infrared—below the regular light spectrum

Question 107

Inter-

Answer 107

*between, among, jointly Interrupt—to stop or disrupt the course of conversation or presentation

Question 108

intra-, intro-

Answer 108

*within, inside Intrastate—existing in one state Introvert—shy person who keeps to oneself

Question 109

Ir-

Answer 109

*not Irredeemable—not redeemable Irrational—not rational

Question 110

Ject

Answer 110

*throw Eject—to throw someone/thing out Interject—to throw a remark into a discussion

Question 111

Jud-

Answer 111

*law Judgement—a decision of a court of law Judicial—having to do with judges or courts of law

Question 112

Junct

Answer 112

*join Conjunction—a word that joints parts of sentences Disjunction— a disconnection

Question 113

Junct-

Answer 113

*join Junction—a place where two things join

Question 114

Juven

Answer 114

*young Rejuvenate—to bring back to youthful experience

Question 115

Juven-

Answer 115

*young Juvenile—youthful or childish

Question 116

Lab

Answer 116

*work Collaborate—to work with a person Elaborate—to work out the details

Question 117

Lab-

Answer 117

*work Laborious—requiring a lot of work

Question 118

Lact-

Answer 118

*milk Lactate—to give milk, nurse Lactose—the sugar contained in milk

Question 119

Later

Answer 119

*side Bilateral—of or involving two sides Unilateral—affecting one side of something

Question 120

Liber-

Answer 120

*free Liberate—to set free Liberty—freedom

Question 121

Lingu

Answer 121

*language, tongue Multilingual—able to communicate in more than one language

Question 122

Lingu-

Answer 122

*language, tongue Linguist—one who studies languages

Question 123

Loc

Answer 123

*place Dislocate—to put something out of its usual place

Question 124

Loc-

Answer 124

*place Location—a place

Question 125

Loqu, locu

Answer 125

*speak Eloquent—speaking beautifully

Question 126

Loqu-, locu-

Answer 126

*speak Loquacious—very talkative

Question 127

Luc

Answer 127

*light Elucidate—to explain, to throw light on Translucent—allowing light to pass through

Question 128

Luc-

Answer 128

*light Lucid—easily understood

Question 129

Lud, lus

Answer 129

*to play Prelude—introduction to the major performance Illusion—misleading optical image or impression

Question 130

Lumin

Answer 130

*light Illuminate—to fill with light

Question 131

Lumin-

Answer 131

*light Luminescence—a low-temperature emission of light

Question 132

Lun-

Answer 132

*moon Lunar—relating to the moon Lunarscape—the surface of the Moon

Question 133

Magn-

Answer 133

*great, large magnify—make larger Magnificent—grand

Question 134

Mal-

Answer 134

*bad, ill, wrong Malcontent—a rebellious person Malicious—showing strong ill will

Question 135

Man-

Answer 135

*hand Maneuver—to move by hand Manual—done by hand

Question 136

Mand

Answer 136

*to order Command—an order of instruction Demand—a hard-to-ignore order

Question 137

Mand-

Answer 137

*to order Mandate—an official order

Question 138

Mar

Answer 138

*sea Submarine—an undersea boat Aquamarine—color of sea water

Question 139

Mar-

Answer 139

*sea Marina—a harbor for pleasure boats

Question 140

Mar-

Answer 140

*sea Marina—a harbor for pleasure boats

Question 141

Mater-, matr-

Answer 141

*mother Maternal—relating to motherhood Matriarchy—a system of society ruled by a woman or women

Question 142

Max-

Answer 142

*greatest Maximal—the best or greatest possible Maximize—to make as great as possible

Question 143

Medi-

Answer 143

*middle Medium—in the middle Mediocre—only of medium quality

Question 144

Medi-

Answer 144

*middle Medium—in the middle Mediocre—only of medium quality

Question 145

Memor

Answer 145

*remember Commemorate—to honor the memory of

Question 146

Memor-

Answer 146

*remember Memorial—related to remembering a person or event Memory—ability to retain knowledge

Question 147

Merge, mers

Answer 147

*dip, dive Immerge or immerse—to put or dip something into a liquid

Question 148

Mid-

Answer 148

*middle Midterm—middle of a term in school

Question 149

Migr

Answer 149

*move Immigrant—a person who moves to a new country

Question 150

Migr-

Answer 150

*move Migration—moving from place to place

Question 151

Milli-

Answer 151

*one thousandth Milliliter—one thousandth of a meter

Question 152

Min-

Answer 152

*small, less Mini—something that is very small

Question 153

Miss, mit

Answer 153

*send, let go Dismiss—to send someone away Emit—to send something out

Question 154

Miss-, mit-

Answer 154

*send, let go Missile—a weapon sent into the air

Question 155

Mob

Answer 155

*move Immobilize—to stop from moving

Question 156

Mob-

Answer 156

*move Mobility—the quality of being able to move

Question 157

mot, mov

Answer 157

*move Promote—to move someone forward

Question 158

Mot-, mov-

Answer 158

*move Motion— the act of moving Motivate—to move someone into action

Question 159

Mort

Answer 159

*death Immortal—living forever

Question 160

Mort-

Answer 160

*death Mortal—certain to die Mortician—an undertaker

Question 161

Multi-

Answer 161

*many, more than one or two Multicolored—having many colors Multitasking—doing many things at once

Question 162

Mut

Answer 162

*change Immutable—not changing

Question 163

Mut-

Answer 163

*change Mutant—an organism that has undergone change

Question 164

My-, myo

Answer 164

*muscle Myocardium—the middle muscle of the heart

Question 165

Narr-

Answer 165

*tell Narrate—to tell a story Narrator—a person who tells a story

Question 166

Nat

Answer 166

*born Innate—included since birth

Question 167

Nat-

Answer 167

*born Natal—relating to birth Natural—gotten at birth

Question 168

Nav

Answer 168

*ship Circumnavigate—to sail around a place

Question 169

Nav-

Answer 169

*ship Naval—relating to a navy or ships Navigate—to sail a ship throughout a place

Question 170

Neg

Answer 170

*no Renege—to go back on a promise

Question 171

Neg-

Answer 171

*no Negate—to say it didn’t happen Negative—meaning “no”

Question 172

Nom

Answer 172

*name Misnomer—an error in naming a person or thing

Question 173

Nom-

Answer 173

*name Nominal—being something in name only Nominate—to name for election or appointment

Question 174

Non-

Answer 174

*no, not, without Nondescript—with no special characteristics Nonfiction—true, real

Question 175

Noun, nunc

Answer 175

*declare Announce—to declare in public Denounce—to proclaim harsh criticism

Question 176

nov

Answer 176

*new Innovate—to introduce a new way Renovate—to make something like new again

Question 177

Nov-

Answer 177

*new Novice—someone who is new at something

Question 178

Numer

Answer 178

*number Enumerate—to name a number of items on a list

Question 179

Numer-

Answer 179

*number Numerology—the study of the spiritual uses of numbers Numerous—a large number

Question 180

Ob-, op-

Answer 180

*in the way, against Object—to be against something Obscure—hard to understand Opposition—the act of resistance

Question 181

Ocu

Answer 181

*eye Binoculars—lens device for seeing distances Monocular—relating to one eye

Question 182

Ocu-

Answer 182

*eye Oculist—an eye doctor

Question 183

Odor

Answer 183

*smell, scent Deodorant—a substance that helps prevent body odor Malodorous—having a terribly bad smell

Question 184

Odor-

Answer 184

*smell, scent Odoriferous—something that bears or diffuses a scent

Question 185

Omni-

Answer 185

*all Omnipotent—all powerful Omniscient—knowing all things

Question 186

Opt-

Answer 186

*best Optimal—the best Optimize—the make the best of

Question 187

Pater-, patr-

Answer 187

*father Paternal—relating to fathers

Question 188

Ped-

Answer 188

*foot, feet Pedal—a lever pushed by the feet Pedestrian—a person who walks

Question 189

Pel

Answer 189

*drive, force Compel—to force someone to act Expel—to drive someone out of place

Question 190

Per-

Answer 190

*through, throughout Permanent—lasting throughout all time Permeate—to spread throughout

Question 191

Plaud, plod, plaus, plos

Answer 191

*approve, clap Applaud—to show approval of, especially by clapping the hands

Question 192

Plaus-

Answer 192

*approve, clap Plausible—worthy of approval

Question 193

Pon

Answer 193

*place, put Opponent—a person who places him/herself against an action, idea, etc Postpone—to put off doing something

Question 194

Pop-

Answer 194

*people Popular—appealing to a lot of people Populist—a supporter of the rights of people

Question 195

Port

Answer 195

*carry Export—to carry goods out of a place to another

Question 196

Port-

Answer 196

*carry Portable—able to be carried Porter—a person who carries luggage

Question 197

Pos

Answer 197

*place, put Deposit—to place or drop something Expose—to place out in the open for all to see

Question 198

Pos-

Answer 198

*place, put Position—the place where someone is

Question 199

Post-

Answer 199

*after, behind Posthumous—after someone’s death Postscript—an addition to an already completed document

Question 200

Pre-

Answer 200

*earlier, before, in front of Preamble—a part in front of a formal document Prepare—to get ready in advance

Question 201

Pro-

Answer 201

*before, in front of, for, forward Prognosis—a prediction of what will happen Prophet—a person who tells the future

Question 202

Pugn, pung

Answer 202

*to fight Repugnant—distasteful, offensive, or revolting