Question

vocabulary power
lesson 2 the prefixes inter- and intro-
prefixes, or syllables attached before a root, or base word to alter or enhance its meaning, are important tools for understanding and learning new words. the latin prefix inter- means \between\ and the latin prefix intro- means \within\ (or inward). for example, the word intercollegiate means \between colleges,\ and the word intracollegiate means \within a college.\
word list
intercom
interject
interlaced
intermediary
intermittent
interplay
interrogate
intramural
intrastate
intervenein
exercise a word association
read the brief definitions of each boldfaced word below. then, list other words, ideas, or situations you can think of that describe or relate to the vocabulary word.

1. intramural: within an institution

related words, situations ____________

1. intercom: device for communicating between rooms

related words, situations ____________

1. interlaced: lacing together; interwoven

related words, situations ____________

1. interplay: back-and-forth action; action and reaction

related words, situations ____________

1. intrastate: within a single state

related words, situations ____________

1. interject: insert between two other things

related words, situations ____________

1. intermediary: person who acts as a go-between, especially to settle differences

related words, situations ____________

1. interrogate: question formally

related words, situations ____________

1. intermittent: stopping and starting at intervals

related words, situations ____________

Explanation:

Each entry provides related words/situations tied to the core meaning of the target vocabulary term, aligned with their definitions.

Answer:

1. intramural: school sports teams, club competitions on campus
2. intercom: office intercom system, hospital patient call buttons
3. interfaced: mixed-gender classrooms, blended work teams
4. interplay: tennis rally, conversation turn-taking
5. intrastate: in-state college tuition, local highway travel
6. interject: cutting into a discussion, adding a quick comment
7. intermediary: divorce mediator, labor union negotiator
8. interrogate: police questioning a witness, job interview screening
9. intermittent: rain showers, car engine sputtering