Root Words

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What does the root 'ject' mean?

Back

to throw

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If something is 'aud'ible, what does it mean?

Back

It is able to be heard.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'astronaut'?

Back

A star sailor.

Front

What is a group of letters placed before the root word called?

Back

prefix

Front

What is the root word meaning to hear or listen?

Back

aud

Front

What does the root 'phon' mean?

Back

sound

Front

What does the root 'vis/vid' mean?

Back

to see

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A group of letters added at the end of a root word.

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

not or opposite of.

Front

What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

to write or draw.