9/13 Prefix: pre- and post-
Definition of pre-: earlier or before
Definition of post-: after or behind
Word 1: Prearrange
Part of Speech: Verb
Synonym: arrange
Antonym: forget
Word 2: Precaution
Part of Speech: Noun or Verb
Antonym: carelessness
Analogy: precaution:provision::care:management
Word 3: Postpone
Part of Speech: Verb
Synonym: adjourn
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Word 4: Postscript
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: footnote
Analogy: postscript:sequel::codicil:supplement
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Suffix: -ment
Definition: the result of an act or process
Word 1: Appointment
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: appointment:tryst::elevation:ascent
Synonym: consultation
Word 2: Alignment
art of Speech: Noun
Synonym: calibration
Antonym: disorder
Word 3: Development
Part of Speech: Noun
Antonym: decline
Analogy: development:progression::tame:civilized
Word 4: Government
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: authority
Antonym: anarchy
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Root Words: dic/dict, log, and cycle
Definition of dic/dict: to say or speak
Definition of log: word
Definition of cycle: circle or wheel
Word 1: Dictator
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: dictator:chief::ray:beam
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Word 2: Diction
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: diction:wordage::smooth:bland
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Word 3: Monologue
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: Speech
Analogy: monologue:dialogue::silence:secrecy
Word 4: Epilogue
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: epilogue:preface::sequel:original
Synonym: Postscript
Word 5: Recycle
Part of Speech: Verb
Analogy: Recycle:salvage::nonconformity:veto
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Word 6: Cyclic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Analogy: cyclic:repeating::humid:sultry
Synonym: Recurring
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Questions: 1) Which of these words have the root word that means 'word' in it? a) postponeb) cyclic
c) monologue
2) What does the suffix 'ment' mean?
a) the cause of an act or process
b) the by-product of an act or process
c) the comedy of an act
3) What is the definition of the prefix 'post'? a) put up signsb) after or behind
c) a column
4) The word dictator has the ? word that means ?. 5) The word development has the ? that means ?.6) The vocabulary tree above has ?,?, and ? words.
7) What is a synonym for postscript?
a) postpone
b) diction
c) epilogue
8) What is a synonym for postpone?a) adjournb) footnote
c) arrange
9) The word forget is an antonym of
a) disorderb) prearrange
c) recurring
Answers:
1) c) monologue2) b) the by-product of an act or process3) b) after or behind4) root; to say or speak5)suffix; the result of an act or process6) suffix; prefix; root
7) c) epilogue
8) a) adjourn9) b) prearrange
Vocabulary Tree
Definition of pre-: earlier or before
Definition of post-: after or behind
Part of Speech: Verb
Synonym: arrange
Antonym: forget
Part of Speech: Noun or Verb
Antonym: carelessness
Analogy: precaution:provision::care:management
Part of Speech: Verb
Synonym: adjourn
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Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: footnote
Analogy: postscript:sequel::codicil:supplement
Suffix: -ment
Definition: the result of an act or process
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: appointment:tryst::elevation:ascent
Synonym: consultation
art of Speech: Noun
Synonym: calibration
Antonym: disorder
Part of Speech: Noun
Antonym: decline
Analogy: development:progression::tame:civilized
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: authority
Antonym: anarchy
Root Words: dic/dict, log, and cycle
Definition of dic/dict: to say or speak
Definition of log: word
Definition of cycle: circle or wheel
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: dictator:chief::ray:beam
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Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: diction:wordage::smooth:bland
Image:
Part of Speech: Noun
Synonym: Speech
Analogy: monologue:dialogue::silence:secrecy
Part of Speech: Noun
Analogy: epilogue:preface::sequel:original
Synonym: Postscript
Part of Speech: Verb
Analogy: Recycle:salvage::nonconformity:veto
Image:
Part of Speech: Adjective
Analogy: cyclic:repeating::humid:sultry
Synonym: Recurring
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1) Which of these words have the root word that means 'word' in it?
a) postponeb) cyclic
c) monologue
2) What does the suffix 'ment' mean?
a) the cause of an act or process
b) the by-product of an act or process
c) the comedy of an act
3) What is the definition of the prefix 'post'?
a) put up signsb) after or behind
c) a column
4) The word dictator has the ? word that means ?. 5) The word development has the ? that means ?.6) The vocabulary tree above has ?,?, and ? words.
7) What is a synonym for postscript?
a) postpone
b) diction
c) epilogue
8) What is a synonym for postpone?a) adjournb) footnote
c) arrange
9) The word forget is an antonym of
a) disorderb) prearrange
c) recurring
1)
c) monologue2)
b) the by-product of an act or process3)
b) after or behind4) root; to say or speak5)suffix; the result of an act or process6) suffix; prefix; root
7)
c) epilogue
8)
a) adjourn9)
b) prearrange