Name: _____________________________________________
Teacher: ___________________________________________
Course/Period: ______________________________________
Vocabulary List #7
WORD PARTS
italics=Latin origins
plain=Greek origins
EXAMPLES
DEFINITION
numer
enumerate
numeral
numerous
fortify
fortification
fortitude
osteopath
osteology
osteopathy
ornithology
ornithologist
ornithopter
metropolis
police
policy
transfusion
infusion
fusillade
egomaniac
egotistical
alter ego
inspire
respiration
spirit
diagonal
diameter
dialogue
acrid
acrimony
acerbity
acrobat
acronym
acropolis
number
fort
osteo
orninth
polis
fus
ego
spir
dia
acr
acro
WORD PART
EXAMPLES
Prefix?
Root?
Suffix?
PICTURE
Prefix/Root
PICTURE
strong
bone
bird
city
pour
I
breathe
across
sharp
high, point or tip
DEFINITION
italics=Latin origins
culp
derm
zo
per
pac
brev
necro
urb
pugn
ecto
plasto
agog
cle
il
Suffix?
culprit
culpable
exculpatory
dermatologist
hypodermic
pachyderm
zoo
protozoa
Mesozoic
perception
perforation
percolate
pacify
pacifist
pacifier
brevity
abbreviation
brief
necropolis
necromancer
necrophobia
urban
suburbs
urbane
pugnacious
repugnant
pugilist
ectoderm
ectoplasm
ectomorph
plastic
plaster
rhinoplasty
demagogue
synagogue
pedagogy
molecule
corpuscle
ventricle
illegal
illiterate
illegible
blame
skin
animal
through
peace
short
death
city
fight
outer
molded
leader
small
not
Name: _____________________________________________
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Using Word Parts in Sentences
Using your knowledge of the highlighted word parts,
“translate” the sentences on the left into your own words using the boxes on the right.
1. Please enumerate your reasons for
changing schools in the middle of the year.
2. Her character is one of great personal
fortitude.
3. The osteologist was called in for
consultation on his bone condition.
4. Ornith~ology is a science for the bird
lovers of the world.
5. Metro~politan policy called for the
police to be polite.
6. The stubborn old man refused to have the
blood trans~fusion.
7. Vic is not just ego~centric; he is an
egomaniac.
8. The ancient poet was inspired by the
Muse of poetry.
9. Ralph expected a pleasant dialogue but
received a scathing diatribe.
10. The acrimonious dispute was disturbing
to everyone.
11. The unfortunate acrobat suffered from
acrophobia.
1. Please mention one by one your
reasons for changing schools in the
middle of the year.
12. The culprit was exculpated and escaped
punishment.
13. A pachyderm rarely suffered from
dermatitis on its trunk.
14. Does the zoo have a protozoan exhibit
with microscopes to look through?
15. The perforations let water percolate
through the membrane.
16. The angry pacifists were not pacified
by the ruler’s militaristic speech.
17. A long discursive speech lacks brevity.
18. If you have necro~phobia, avoid the
necro~polis.
19. The wealthy urbanite in Chicago had
urbane manners.
20. His pugnacious attitude was repugnant
to his peace loving friends.
21. Ectothermic species enjoy the summer
warmth.
22. Is rhinoplasty a form of dermoplasty?
23. Is a corrupt politician a demagogue or
a pedagogue?
24. Is a blood corpuscle larger than a
molecule?
25. Your corrupt suggestion is both illegal
and illogical.
Name: _____________________________________________
Course/Period: ______________________________________
Vocabulary List #7 - Quiz
WORD PARTS
Acr
Acro
Agog
Brev
Cle
Culp
Dia
Derm
Ego
Ecto
Fort
Fus
WORD PARTS
EXAMPLES
Acrid
Acrimony
Acerbity
Acrobat
Acronym
Acropolis
Demagogue
Synagogue
Pedagogy
Brevity
Abbreviation
Brief
Molecule
Corpuscle
Ventricle
Culprit
Culpable
Exculpatory
Diagonal
Diameter
Dialogue
Dermatologist
Hypodermic
Pachyderm
Egomaniac
Egotistical
Alter ego
Ectoderm
Ectoplasm
Ectomorph
Fortify
Fortification
Fortitude
DEFINITIONS
Transfusion
Infusion
Fusillade
EXAMPLES
DEFINITIONS
Il
Necro
Numer
Osteo
Orninth
Polis
Per
Pac
Pugn
Polis
Plasto
Spir
Urb
Zo
Illegal
Illiterate
Illegible
Necropolis
Necromancer
Necrophobia
Enumerate
Numeral
Numerous
Osteopath
Osteology
Osteopathy
Ornithology
Ornithologist
Ornithopter
Metropolis
Police
Policy
Perception
Perforation
Percolate
Pacify
Pacifist
Pacifier
Pugnacious
Repugnant
Pugilist
Metropolis
Police
Policy
Plastic
Plaster
Rhinoplasty
Inspire
Respiration
Spirit
Urban
Suburbs
Urbane
Zoo
Protozoa
Mesozoic
Vocabulary List #7 – Quiz – Honors Portion
Using multiple word parts from List #7, create five new words and their definitions. Then, use
each new word in a sentence.
Example: Zoopolis
New Words
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A city designed for animals. Humans are allowed as pets in the zoopolis!
Definitions
Sentences