Components of word analysis and synthesis that are important for vocabulary development instruction are word structure and morphemes. Morpheme study includes bases, prefixes, suffixes, epenthetic elements, and affixation processes. Word structure includes capitalization, abbreviations, contractions, number, possessives, and affixed words. (Extensive appendixes include numerous illustrations of each kind of word structure and morpheme. The appendixes include pronunciations, pronunciation variations, meanings, function, and exemplars.) (Author/TJ)