Nuanced Vocabulary and Word Roots

## Going Beyond Basic Word Knowledge The SSAT tests words with subtle differences and words with Latin or Greek roots. Understanding roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help you decode meanings. ### Common Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes - **Root 'bene'** means good (e.g., beneficial) - **Prefix 'anti-'** means against (e.g., antidote) - **Suffix '-phobia'** means fear of (e.g., arachnophobia) ### Why Roots Matter Knowing roots lets you guess meanings even for words you've never seen. ### Real-World Use Professionals in science, law, and medicine use roots to understand technical terms.