Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root WordsJenkins

Super-Meaning1. Over and

above2. Very large

Example

Super-

humanSuper-

market

MeaningMore

than humanVery

large market

Trans- 1. across transatlantic across

theAtlantic

transmit send across 2. beyond transnational beyond

nationalboundaries

Inter- 1. in between intermission - in between

shows

intermediate- in the middlerangeinternet-global system of interconnected computers that use the same protocol suite used worldwide

Semi- 1. half

Examples: Semi-sale, Semi-circle, Semi-formal

-ist, -ian 1. One who does

Examples: geologist, dentist, biologist, Examples: magician, musician

-ous, -ful 1. full of

Examples: furious – full of fury curious – full of interest melodious – full of melody pompous – full of self importanceExamples: beautiful- full of beauty harmful- full of harm

Exercise A: Give the meaning of the words below

based on the affix and the base word.1.Transoceanic 7. Abolitionist2.Superpower 8. Comedian3.Transcultural 9. Civilian4.Transport 10. Superstar5.Wonderful 11. Interaction6. Marvelous 12. Semisweet