Student Vocabulary Companion

Most English words have Latin or Greek root. A prefix and or a suffix is then added to the root to give the form and meanings to the word. Understanding the meaning(s) of the root, prefixes and suffixes will thus improve your vocabulary, broaden your diction power and enhance your appreciation of literature and Language Arts. For example, "portable" is made up of the root word "port," a Latin verb meaning to carry or to bear, and the suffix, "-able" which means able to be. Combining the root and the suffix, thus gives the meaning of the word, "portable" as: Something able to be carried. Understanding the meaning of the root word, prefix and suffix will help you to extend your vocabulary and increase your appreciation and understanding of the English language. In this book you will find most of the common roots- suffixes and prefixes- that make up the building blocks of numerous English words. Students' Vocabulary Companion comes in two volumes, Book 1 & Book 2 as well as a Practice Workbook. By the time you complete books 1 and 2 you would be able to synthesize and understand almost every vocabulary word with ease. This book is a good resource for SAT, GRE, GMAT and other standardized tests.