Vocabulary & Word Formation Flashcards

What does the word 'lucid' mean?

Answer: clear and easy to understand

'Lucid' comes from Latin 'lux' (light), meaning clear, coherent, and easy to understand.

Which prefix means 'between' or 'among,' as in 'international'?

Answer: inter-

'Inter-' means between or among, so 'international' means between nations.

Choose the word that fits: 'The treaty was _______, benefiting both countries equally.'

Answer: reciprocal

'Reciprocal' means mutual or given and received equally by both sides.

What is the noun form of the adjective 'resilient'?

Answer: resilience

'Resilience' is the standard noun form, though 'resiliency' also exists but is less common.

Which word is a homophone of 'complement'?

Answer: compliment

'Compliment' (praise) and 'complement' (something that completes) are homophones — they sound identical.

The word 'inadequate' is formed by adding which prefix to 'adequate'?

Answer: in-

'In-' is the negating prefix added to 'adequate' to form 'inadequate,' meaning not sufficient.

What does 'verbose' mean?

Answer: using more words than necessary

'Verbose' means using an excess of words; it comes from Latin 'verbum' meaning word.