Morphology Set 1 Flashcard

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What is biology?

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The study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

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What is a suffix?

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A part of a word that is added at the end to change the meaning of the word.

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What does the Greek root word 'bio' mean?

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Life.

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What does it mean to feel insecure?

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Not confident in yourself, your abilities, or your relationships.

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What is dictation?

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The act of saying words aloud for someone else to write down.

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What is morphology?

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The study of the form and structure of words in a language.

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What is a prefix?

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A part of a word that is added at the beginning to change the meaning of the word.

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What is the meaning of the root word 'dict'?

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To say or declare.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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What does the term 'insecure' imply about a person's feelings?

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It implies a lack of confidence or assurance.