sub

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sub-
under, below, less than
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subconscious
sub - con - scious
(Adjective) Existing in the mind below the level
of conscious awareness.
Scientists say that dreams come from your
subconscious.
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subject
sub - ject
To bring under the power of another (verb) an
area of knowledge to be studied or a topic of a
main theme (noun).
Josephs favorite subject is math. Please dont
subject me to more Word Building!
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submarine
sub - ma - rine
(Noun) A ship designed and equipped to operate
under water.
If you join the marines, you will most likely get
a chance to ride in a submarine.
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submerge
sub - merge
(Verb) To place under water or other liquid.
The submarine is completely submerged in water.
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subterranean
sub - ter - ra- ne - an
(Adjective) Lying beneath the earths surface
underground.
Most plants have subterranean roots they grow
beneath the earths surface.
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subtotal
sub - to - tal
(Noun) The total of part of a series of numbers.
The subtotal of my husbands Home Depot bill was
65.92.
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super-
above, over, more than
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superficial
su - per - fi - cial
(Adjective) Of or on the surface not deep or
thorough.
Angelica is very superficial all she cares about
is how she looks to other people.
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superhuman
su - per - hu - man
(Adjective) Exceeding ordinary human power or
ability.
Superman is a superhuman being.
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superior
su- pe - ri - or
(Adjective) High or higher in degree, rank,
order, or quality.
The president is a superior rank to the vice
president.
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supernatural
su - per - nat - u - ral
(Adjective) Not belonging to the world
miraculous.
Ghosts and goblins are considered supernatural
beings.
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supervise
su - per - vise
(Verb) To direct or oversee an activity to be in
charge.
The teacher supervises the children as they walk
into the classroom.
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superintendent
su - per - in - ten - dent
(Noun) A person who has the authority to
supervise or direct.
Be sure the office is spotless because the
superintendent is visiting on Friday.
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Name ___________________
Test Yourself!
subconscious subject submarine submerge subte
rranean subtotal
1. A ship designed to go under water
______________________ 2. An area of knowledge to
be studied _____________________ 3. The total
of part of a series of numbers___________________
__ 4. Existing in the mind below the level of
conscious awareness___________________________
__ 5. To place under the surface of a liquid
_______________________ 6. Lying beneath the
earths surface __________________________
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superficial superhuman superior
superintendent supernatural supervise
Test Yourself!

• 1. High or higher in degree, rank, order, or
  quality _______________
• 2. Not belonging to the natural world
  miraculous ________________
• 3. Of or on the surface not deep or thorough
  _____________________
• 4. Exceeding ordinary human power or ability
  __________________
• 5. To direct or oversee an activity to be in
  charge ______________________
• A person who has the authority to supervise or
• direct ____________________