Vocabulary Bases: Fort, Forc, and Dynam

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Vocabulary Bases: fort, forc, and dynam

BASE Definition of Base Example word using the base This Latin base means fort “power,” “strength,” or Example word: “strong.” forc This Latin base means “power,” “strength,” or Example word: “strong.” dynam This Greek base means “power,” “strength,” or Example word: “strong.”

Fortress: ______

Enforce: ______

Dynamite:______

Dynamo: ______

Please circle the prefix in the following words if there is a prefix used and underline the base.

Comfort Dynamite Forte Dynamic Aerodynamic

Hydrodynamic Effort Discomfort Fortify Forceful

*In the word hydrodynamic, the prefix hydro------means water. Combine the meaning of the base with the meaning of the prefix and write the definition of the word hydrodynamic on the line. ______

* In the word comfort, the prefix com------means with. Combine the meaning of the base with the meaning of the prefix and write the definition of the word comfort on the line. ______