Vocabulary Tree
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Suffix-ment

The suffix -ment means expressing the means or result of an action.

1.Excitement-extremely happy
Synonym-Hubbub
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Parts of Speech-noun
2. Accomplishment-Something done successfully
Synonym-Acheivement
Antonym-Failure
Parts of Speech-Noun
3.Embarrassment-to be ashamed
Synonym-Shameful
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Parts of Speech-noun
4.Punishment-to be consequenced
Synonym-Consequence
Antonym-Rewarded
Parts of Speech-noun


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Prefix:-pre -post

-pre definition:before
-post definition:after

1.Preschool-An educational institution for childeren too young for elementary school.
Antonym:College
Analogy:Preschool:College::Day:Night
Parts of Speech:Noun

2.Prefix-A letter/groups ofletters attached to the beginning of a word that partly indicates its meaning.
Antonym:Suffix
Analogy:Prefix:Suffix::Hot:Cold
Parts of Speech:Noun

3.Postpone:To hold back to a later time.
Synonym:Delay
Antonym:Expedite
Parts of Speech:Verb

4.Postgraduate-A person that continues studies after graduation.
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The Open University

Synonym:Student
Parts of Speech:Noun

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Roots-Dic/Dict, Log, and Cycle

Dic/Dict means-Say and Declare
Log means-Speech
Cycle means-Circle or Wheel

Dic/Dict
1. Dictate-Say out loud for the purpose of recording.
Analogy:dictate:said::coffee:soda
Synonym:Verbalize
Parts of Speech:Verb

2.Indictment-A document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense.
Analogy:Indictment:Arraignment::Bookbag:Totebag
Synonym:Accusation
Parts of Speech:noun

Log
1. Epilogue-A short speech (often in verse)
Analogy:Epilogue:Prologue::Beginning:End
Synonym:Conclusion
Parts of Speech:noun

2. Dialogue-A conversation between two people.
Analogy:Dialogue:Monologue::Sky:Ground
Synonym:Conversation
Parts of Speech:Verb

Cycle
1.Bicycle-A two-wheeled vehicle that is moved with foot pedals.
Analogy:Bicycle:Truck::Pen:Pencil
Synonym:Tandem
Parts of Speech:Noun

2.Recycle-The act of processing used or abandoned items for use in producing new materials.
Analogy:Recycle:Trash::Sun:Moon
Synonym:Reprocess
Parts of Speech:Noun

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Suffix/Prefix/Root:

1.Suffix:-Ment
2.Prefix:-Pre
3.Prefix:-Post
4.Root:-Dic/Dict
5.Root:-Log
6.Root:Cycle

Definition:

1.Expressing the means or result of an action
2.Before
3.After
4.Say and declare
5.Speech
6.Circle or wheel

Example:

1.Accomplishment
2.Preschool
3.Postpone
4.Dictate
5.Epilogue
6.Bicycle

Synonym:

1.Achievement
2.Pre-Kindergarten
3.Delay
4.Verbalize
5.Conclusion
6.Tandem

Antonym:

1.Failure
2.College
3.Prepone
4.Silence
5.Prologue
6.Truck

Analogy:

1.Achievement:Failure::Sun:Moon
2.Preschool:Pre-Kindergarten::Pretty:Gorgeous
3.Postpone:Prepone::Hot:Cold
4.Dictate:Verbalize::Fat:Big
5.Epilogue:Conclusion::Skinny:Thin
6.Bicycle:Truck::Beautiful:Ugly

Part of Speech:

1.Noun
2.Noun
3.Verb
4.Verb
5.Noun
6.Noun