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Short Story Vocab

Short Story Vocabulary

TermDefinitionPart of Speech
Root A base word that is a foundation of a bigger word.
Prefix A short word part that goes in front of a root word, and it can change a word’s meaning.
Suffix A word part that is added to the end of a root word. They help to make derivatives of base words.
hyper A prefix meaning super
Con A Latin prefix meaning with or come together; A belief or opinion; can also mean a guilty verdict for a crime committed Noun
Chron Root word for time; arranged in the order of time Adjective
-tion / -ion Suffix meaning act or process
-able Suffix that means is or can be; turns nouns into adjectives
Elective An optional course of study; open to choice; not required Noun
Reasonable Agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical; moderate, especially in price; not expensive; capable of rational behavior Adjective
Scowl Noun: frown Verb: make an unpleasant expression with the face Noun / Verb
Squirmed Wiggled, fidgeted Verb
Siesta A brief rest or nap taken in the afternoon Noun
Pantomime Noun: the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gesturing without speech Verb: acting without speech Noun / Verb
Commotion Violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance Noun
Maneuvered Planned, schemed; as in moved physically Verb
Energetically In a manner showing or involving great activity or vitality; actively Adverb
Mingled To become mixed, blended, or united Verb
Bulletin A brief account or statement, as of news or events, issued for the information of the public Noun
Functional Capable of operating; having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed Adjective
Decibels Units used to express the intensity of a sound wave; units used to compare two voltages or currents Plural Noun
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