Vocabulary In Context Vocabulary Practice Directions For each

Vocabulary In Context Vocabulary Practice Directions: For each item, three words can be placed in the blank. However, each group of words has one misfit – a word that does not fit in the blank. USE YOUR CONTEXT CLUES. 1. (A) cunning, (B) clever, (C) resourceful, (D) wicked The fox was very hungry, so he needed to use every possible trick in the book in order to catch his prey.

Context Clues • (A) discourage, (B) prevent (C) infuriate, (D) dissuade Sometimes the new puppy behaves badly. He likes to chew everyone’s shoes and gnaw on the furniture. We are trying to find ways to ______ this bad behavior.

Context Clues • (A) cooperate, (B) sustain, (C) support, (D) uphold The community had earned a fabulous reputation for its aggressive plan to reduce crime. All the citizens realized how important it was to ____ the plan, the curfew, etc. All of these things would help the community maintain peace.

Context Clues • (A) rash, (B) hasty, (C) impulsive, (D) distressed Sometimes, when we are feeling emotional (angry, happy, in love, sad, etc. ), we tend to act without thinking. These are not the times to act without thinking. In other words, we should not make ______ decisions.

Word origins - Affixes • Sometimes one word is actually made up of three parts: Prefix + Root word + Suffix Each part adds to the overall meaning of the word.

The Latin word primus • Prime comes from the Latin word primus • Prime means first • What does it mean in math? How does the mathematical meaning of prime connect with the Latin meaning of the word? Let’s look at some other words that come from the Latin word primus? To determine the meaning of these words, use context clues and your understanding of the root’s meaning.

The Latin root primus primary primates primitive • 1. Before they learned to use fire, early people had a fairly _____ way of life. • 2. The first three or four grades of school are called the _____ grades. • 3. The highest category of mammals, which includes humans and apes, is called.

The Latin root primus primarily primordial prime • 4. The citizens of the town were ________ from German backgrounds. • 5. Some say that our solar sysem developed from a ______ gas cloud.

Prefixes that mean “NOT” Prefix Meanings dis- Not; opposite of in- Not; in un- not mis- Not; incorrect or badly non- Not; opposite of

Prefixes meaning “not” One word in each sentence contains a prefix that can mean “not. ” Find the word and let’s discuss its meaning. 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. , preached nonviolence. 2. Our school district has many unpaid teachers’ aids. 3. It is probably inaccurate to say that the universe contains only one solar system. 4. The missile slipped behind the cloud and disappeared from sight. 5. It is common sense that animals should not be mistreated.

The Latin root cred • The Latin word cred means “to believe” • This root is combined with various prefixes and suffixes to form a number of English words. • For example, let’s talk about the word incredulously • It is an adverb that means “in a way that is believable. ”

The Latin root credible credence Cred (believe) credentials discredit

If the witness is not ______, the jury will not believe her. credentials credible credence discredit

The opposition tried to _______ the candidate by making false statements about him. credentials credible credence discredit

When you come to the job interview, bring all your _____ with you. credentials credible credence discredit

She gossips so much that it is hard to put any ____ in what she says. credentials credible credence discredit

The prefixes im, il, and ir

Prefixes and the Latin root vert Prefixes used with vert, vers(e) Meaning aba- away from extraextro- outside re - again; back transtra- across

If you back up a car, you put it in _____. Prefixes used with vert, vers(e) Meaning aba- away from extraextro- outside re - again; back transtra- across

A person who is very outgoing is known as a(n) ______. Prefixes used with vert, vers(e) Meaning aba- away from extraextro- outside re - again; back transtra- across

If you don’t want to watch a scary movie, you can ____ your eyes. Prefixes used with vert, vers(e) Meaning aba- away from extraextro- outside re - again; back transtra- across

To cross a desert, you must ____a lot of sand. Prefixes used with vert, vers(e) Meaning aba- away from extraextro- outside re - again; back transtra- across

The Greek root automated autograph autonomous Aut, autopilot automation autism

A genuine ______ by Abraham Lincoln is worth a lot of money. automated autonomous autograph Aut, autopilot automation autism

How often are planes flown on _______? automated autonomous autograph Aut, autopilot automation autism

Because of _____, many jobs can be done more quickly and with less effort. automated autonomous autograph Aut, autopilot automation autism

Countries that are _____ are governed by their own people. automated autonomous autograph Aut, autopilot automation autism

_____ limits sufferers’ ability to communicate with others. automated autonomous autograph Aut, autopilot automation autism

SUFFIXES CAN MAGICALLY TURN WORDS INTO ADJECTIVES

Suffixes Meanings -ate, -ous, -eous, -ial, -ical Like; having to do with; showing The science experiment produced a gaseous cloud.

Suffixes Meanings -ate, -ous, -eous, -ial, -ical Like; having to do with; showing Their pet dog is gentle and affectionate.

Suffixes Meanings -ate, -ous, -eous, -ial, -ical Like; having to do with; showing Pollution has a ruinous effect on our environment.

Suffixes Meanings -ate, -ous, -eous, -ial, -ical Like; having to do with; showing Many famous people write autobiographical books or articles.

Suffixes Meanings -ate, -ous, -eous, -ial, -ical Like; having to do with; showing His facial features included a long, thin nose.