1. Word Dissection Lesson #29

2. Make a flashcard for each word part.
On the back of the card at the
top, write the definition for the
word part. In the middle, write
a sample word and its definition.
(Back of card)
life
Example: biology = study of life
On the front of the card,
write the word part.
(Front of card)
bio __

3. acerb = Bitter (sour; angry)
Examples: Acerbate = to make bitter Exacerbate = to increase bitterness
acerb =
Bitter (sour; angry)
Acerbic = having to do with bitter or sour

4. dur dura= Hard (last; continue)
Examples: Endure = continue on Duration = having to do with continuing Indurate = to make hard
dur dura=
Hard (last; continue)
Durable = able to last or continue
Why did a battery company decide to name themselves Duracell? What is their message to you?

5. Examples: Pedal = having to do with foot Multiped = many feet Tripod = three feet Pedometer = measuring feet (or steps)
ped pod pody=
foot
Pedestrian = having to do with going on foot

6. soph sophy= Wisdom (knowledge; learning)
Examples: Theosophy = knowledge or wisdom about God Sophophobia = fear of wisdom or knowledge
soph sophy=
Wisdom (knowledge; learning)
Philosophy = love of knowledge

7. Intro__= Within (inside; inner)
Examples: Introflexion = having to do with bending inside Introduce = leading in Introgress = going in
Intro__=
Within (inside; inner)
Introspection = having to do with looking inside or within

8. Examples: Subjunctive = connecting or joining under Adjunct = connecting to Conjuction = having to do with connecting
junct=
Connect (join)
Junction = having to do with connecting

9. term termin= End (limit; boundary)
Examples: Coterminous = ending together (as in same border or boundary) Exterminate = ending totally
term termin=
End (limit; boundary)
Terminal = having to do with the end
*When used in relation to a disease, it means the person will die from the disease, i.e. terminal cancer.