Sufijos Que Indican La Categoría Léxica: Aprenda Rápido Vocabulario y Ortografía en Inglés (page 4)

Por Contexto

Ahora las palabras están en contexto. Determina cúantas palabras más conoces por su uso en estas oraciones.

One of the most provocative employment issues today is that of minority hiring in major industries. In an effort to rectify discrimination caused by past bigotry and to offer parity with other workers, some industries are offering special incentives for minority workers. Though these motives are laudable in many ways, these actions will doubtless meet with relentless resistance from those who feel that any kind of favoritism is unfair.

He seemed to behave in a furtive, almost secretive, manner.

He tried to get a deferment that would allow him to delay his induction into the army.

She made a cryptic comment that was difficult to interpret.

The protagonist in the play was in every scene.

His pragmatism allowed him to make realistic decisions.

The agrarian way of life has gradually given way to a more urban society.

Stephen Colbert likes to satirize political life.

His puerile behavior made him seem childish and immature.

He took copious notes before the final exam.

It is interesting to know the etymology of unfamiliar words.

The sales director wanted to consummate the transaction before another vendor made a bid.

The automotive industry builds a certain amount of obsolescence into cars so that they will need to be replaced in a few years.

In some parts of the world, people venerate their elders.

Many organisms are known for their mutations, which allow them to change form over the course of their lifetimes.

Número total de palabras que sabes: _____

Definiciones

Aquí están las definiciones de las palabras de hoy. ¿Significan lo que tú creías al principio?

agrarian: having to do with agriculture or farming

The farmer loved his agrarian life.

bigotry: narrow-minded intolerance

We must guard against bigotry wherever it exists.

consummate: to make complete

The deal was consummated after long negotiations.

copious: plentiful

He shed copious tears over the tragic bombing.

cryptic: mysterious, hidden

She made a cryptic comment that was unclear to everyone.

deferment: delay

He wanted a deferment on paying his student loans.

etymology: study of word origins

The scholar was an authority on the etymology of words.

furtive: underhanded and sly

He had a furtive manner.

laudable: praiseworthy

He had laudable intentions to do good in his community.

mutation: a change in form or makeup

The scientist found a significant mutation in the gene.

obsolescence: the state of being outdated

The new designs were already headed for obsolescence.

parity: equality of standing

He wanted parity with the other employees.

pragmatism: faith in the practical approach

His pragmatism helped him run a successful business.

protagonist: one who is the central figure in a drama

The protagonist was played by a great actor.

provocative: inciting to action

The actions of a few demonstrators were provocative.

puerile: childish

The father's actions were puerile; his five- year - old was more mature.

rectify: to correct

He wanted to rectify the misunderstanding. relentless: unstoppable

He was relentless in his search for knowledge.

satirize: to use humor to expose folly in institutions or people

Comedians like to satirize politicians.

venerate: to respect or worship

He venerated his parents and protected their interests.

Sufijos

La tabla de abajo muestra los sufijos usados en la lista de palabras de hoy. Están divididos según categoría gramatical o por el "tipo de trabajo" que sugieren para las palabras. Otras palabras que contienen esos sufijos están alistadas. En la última columna provee, al menos, una de las otras palabras que usa cada sufijo, además de las palabras en la lista de hoy.

Ejercicio Adicional

Exscoge diez palabras de la lista de hoy que tu quieras aprender. Escribe cinco oraciones con ellas en el espacio de abajo.

Escribe las otras en tarjetas con su definición y añádelas a tu lista general de palabras. Hasta ahora deberás tener 30 o más palabras en tu lista. Pídele a alguien que te pregunte sus definiciones para practicar.

Practica este concepto a Sufijos Que Indican La Categoría Léxica Ejercicios: Aprenda Rápido Vocabulario y Ortografía en Inglés.