Vocabulary Worksheet - Prefix, Suffix, and Root Word

Fill in the blank: The word 'interject' means to throw a remark into a conversation between two or more _______.

• people

• animals

• objects

• places

Fill in the blank: The word 'intermission' refers to the break between parts of a play, opera, or _______.

• concert

• movie

• lecture

• meeting

Fill in the blank: The word 'international' means between or among the nations of the _______.

• world

• country

• city

• continent

Fill in the blank: The word 'interpersonal' describes activities between _______.

• individuals or people

• animals

• machines

• plants

Fill in the blank: An 'interpreter' is a person who helps translate the languages between different _______.

• countries

• animals

• machines

• planets

Fill in the blank: The word 'lavish' means having characteristics of extravagance; fancy; full of _______.

• extravagance

• simplicity

• poverty

• modesty

Fill in the blank: The word 'peevish' means having the characteristic of a sour mood or _______.

• irritable

• cheerful

• calm

• joyful

Fill in the blank: The word 'sheepish' means having characteristics of meekness or timidity; _______.

• sheepish

• brave

• aggressive

• confident

Fill in the blank: The word 'sluggish' means slow; lacking energy; somewhat _______.

• sluggish

• energetic

• fast

• quick

Fill in the blank: The word 'squeamish' means easily sickened; easily disgusted; easily shocked; somewhat weak or _______.

• weak

• strong

• brave

• confident