Vocabulary

Suffixes, Prefixes, and VocabularyUnit 1

SuffixesLets start at the end!Placed behind a word to change the meaning-ly-less-able

The ly suffixDefinition: how something isSuddenly

The less suffixDefinition: withoutUseless

The able suffixDefinition:able to beDisposable

PrefixesThese go at the front of the word to change the meaningAnti-Im-Un-The anti- prefix anti-againstAntibacterial

The im- prefixim- notImpolite

The un- prefix

un- notUnpleasant- not pleasant

DictionaryA book that gives the meaning of words, nounSynonyms: vocabulary reference, lexicon

ThesaurusA book that gives the synonyms of words, noun

Because For the reason that, conjunctionSynonyms: By reason of, considering

Which WitchBeing the one or ones that, adjective or pronoun

A person who casts spells over others, nounSynonyms- magician, enchanter

Its ItsPossessive form of it, adjectiveContraction for it is

Whose WhosWhose mess is this?Whos hungry?

Their ThereBelonging to them, adjective.To, at, or in a place; adverb

TheyreA contraction for they are.