Flocabulary Flocabulary Word Study and Etymology 2

Question 1

What does the suffix '-less' mean in words like 'hopeless' and 'fearless'?

Accepted Answer

Without

Answer

The suffix '-less' means without, so 'hopeless' means without hope.

Question 2

The Greek root 'bio' means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Life

Answer

'Bio' comes from the Greek word for life, found in 'biology' and 'biography.'

Question 3

What is a homophone?

Accepted Answer

A word that sounds like another but has different spelling and meaning

Answer

Homophones sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning, like 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're.'

Question 4

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in words like 'misunderstand' and 'misspell'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' indicates something done incorrectly or badly.

Question 5

Which word contains the Latin root 'scrib/script' meaning 'write'?

Accepted Answer

Inscription

Answer

'Inscription' contains the root 'script' (write), meaning something written or engraved.

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