Roots & Affixes

-al			suffix			(adj.) Relating to or characterized by
amb			root			To walk
-ate			suffix			(verb) to make; (adj.) State or quality of
circ/ circum			root			Around
-e			suffix			“silent or magic e” – makes preceding vowel long Magic E Song
-ent			suffix			(noun) one who; (adj.) Inclined to
man			root			Hand
-ous			suffix			(adj.) Full of
post-			prefix			After
re-			prefix			Again, back
scrib/ script			root			To write
spec/ spic/ spect			root			To look, to appear
-ul-			Infix			Connective
-ure			suffix			(verb) action or process; (noun) product or result
ven / vent			root			To come, go

Spelling Rule to Know

Spelling Rule: Drop a “silent” or “magic” e when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. Examples: drive + ing = driving create + ure = creature flute + ist = flutist dance + -ed = danced __Watch a Video__

Words to Know

ambitious
adjective

having or showing a strong desire to succeed.

amble
verb

to walk at a slow, easy pace.

auspicious
adjective

likely to be followed by favorable events.

circumambulate
verb

to walk around

circumscribe
transitive verb

to draw a line around.

circumspect
adjective

characterized by prudent consideration of circumstances or consequences; discreet; cautious.

circumvent
transitive verb

to manage to avoid or evade, especially by clever maneuvering.

convene
verb

to gather or come together for a meeting.

inspect
verb

to look at very carefully to find any problems.

intervene
intransitive verb

to enter a situation so as to change what is happening.

manifest
adjective

clear and unmistakable to the eye or mind; plain; obvious.

manual
adjective

having to do with use of the hands.

manufacture
verb

to make by machine in a large quantity.

manuscript
noun

a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book.

postpone
verb

to put off until later.

postscript
noun

a note or message added at the end of a letter following the writer's signature.

recirculate
transitive verb & intransitive verb

combined form of circulate.

redo
transitive verb

to do again; do over.

repudiate
transitive verb

to reject completely as invalid or untrue.

speculate
transitive verb

to think about something without much evidence or knowledge).

transcribe
transitive verb

to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like).

Take Apart Practice

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