Word Parts Prefix: a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the root Root: a word's basic part with its essential meaning Suffix: a word part added to the end of a word; indicates the part of speech Group Activity Form groups of three. Use a dictionary to complete this activity. Examine the following table; then, provide two examples of words that contain each word part. Word Part Meaning Example: Example 1. anti- against antipathy 2. dis- not discredit 3. Pre- 4. Un- not before preview unreliable 5. inter- between/among international 6. sub- under subgroup 7. auto- self autograph 8. tele- far telescope 9. micro- small micrograph 10. mis- wrong mistake Roots. 11. dict 12. scribe/script to say to write predict scripture 13. mis/mit send/let go emit 14. phon 15. port 16. duct/duc 17. aqua Suffixes 18. -ician 19.-ition water specialist action, process sound phonetic carry transport lead/duct lead/guide aquamarine technician definition Example 19.-ition 20-ize 21.-ly 22.-ness 23.-less action, process definition cause to become nationalize in a certain manner quickly quality/state happiness without helpless 24.-ify causes to become modify 25.-ist person dentist