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Unit 2 Vocabulary (Part B)
Base:
mono
Root Words
Meaning:
one
Examples:
Monologue, monogamy,
monarchy
Word 1. Monotonous
Base:
temp
Root Words
Meaning:
time
Examples:
Temporal, tempo,
contemporary
Word 2. Temporary
Prefix:
bi-
Prefixes
Meaning:
Two
Examples:
Bifocal, binocular, bicycle
Suffixes
Meaning:
Study of theory of
Examples:
Geology, biology, theology
Word 3. Bilingual
Suffix:
-logy
Word 4. Etymology
Suffix:
-dom
Word 5. Seldom
Suffixes
Meaning:
State or quality of
Examples:
Boredom, freedom,
random
1. Monotonous:
Phonetic Spelling/Part of Speech: adjective \mə-ˈnä-tə-nəs
Definition: unvaried in tone, sound, or cadence; doing something over and over again
Sentence: Professor Loeb’s monotonous speech put everyone to sleep after the tenth class.
2. Temporary:
Phonetic Spelling/Part of Speech: adjective \ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē\
Definition: lasting a short time; not permanent.
Sentence: A chance of temporary rains was forecasted for today’s weather.
3. Bilingual:
Phonetic Spelling/Part of Speech: adjective \(bī-ˈliŋ-gwəl\
Definition: able to speak and read two languages very well.
Sentence: Bilingual students have proven to do better on the vocabulary portion of the
SAT’s.
4. Etymology:
Phonetic Spelling/Part of Speech: noun \ˌe-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē\
Definition: an account of the roots and history of a word and its meanings.
Sentence: Nico studied etymology while majoring in English at Harvard University.
5. Seldom:
Phonetic Spelling/Part of Speech: adverb \ˈsel-dəm\
Definition: not often; almost never.
Sentence: Since lions are endangered, they are seldom seen throughout the African safari.