word families b k i v ; u nit 4 via, fer , port 8 th grade
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Word Families B k I V ; U nit 4 via, fer , port 8 TH GRADE. pp. 26-31. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
pp. 26-31
Word Affixes (prefixes &
suffixes) & meanings
Root and Meaning
Inference Confirmation
Viaduct duct= “leading”
via- “road, way”
Impervious In (im)= “not”Per= “through”
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Viaduct(duct= leading)Impervious(in -im= not)Deviate(de= off, away from)Obviate(ob= in the way of)Defer(de= off, away from)Deference(de= off, away from)Confer (con= together)Inference(in= in)Proffer(pro= forward)Proliferate(proles-pro= offspring/forward)Comportment(com= together)Purported(pro-pur= forward)
Words
A bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley
What is a synonym for
deviate?Stray
What is an antonym for
deviate?Continue
What is a synonym for
obviate?Prevent
Words
What is an antonym for
defer?Hasten
What is an antonym for
proffer?Withhold
What is a synonym for proliferate?Reproduce
Looking at the meanings of
affixes and roots on your chart, infer what the
words with port mean.
Words
Claimed as true, but probably false
What is a synonym for purported?
Alleged
What is an antonym for purported?
Definite