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6LA: Word List #1
6th Grade LA: Word List #1
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suffix | a combination of letters to the end of a word to give it new meaning or change its part of speech |
| prefix | a combination of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or part of speech |
| pre (prefix) | before, in advance |
| ology (suffix) | the study of |
| ject (suffix) | to throw |
| astro (suffix) | to do with stars |
| meter (suffix) | measure |
| prim (prefix) | first |
| biology (n) | the study of living forms |
| astronomy (n) | the science that deals with the universe beyond the earth |
| precaution (n) | a safety measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger |
| primitive (adj) | being the first or earliest of its kind |
| projectile (n) | an object that is shot out of something; for example, a bullet from a gun or a person from a car |
| perimeter (n) | the length of an outer area |
| thermometer (n) | an instrument for measuring temperature |