Prefixes Flashcards

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a, an

A

not, without

amoral: not related to morality; lacking regard for morality

atypical: not typical

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co, col, com, con

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together, completely

collaborate: to work with another; cooperate

compatible: able to exist together with someone or something else; capable of harmonious coexistence

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de

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away, off, down, reversal

defame: to slander; to publicly speak ill of

descend: to move from a higher to a lower place

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e, ex

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out of, from, former

efface: to rub or wipe out; surpass; eclipse

exclude: to shut out; to leave out

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in, im

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not, without

immoral: not moral; evil

impartial: unbiased; fair

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pre

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before, in front

premonition: a feeling that an event may happen in the future

presentiment: foreboding

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pro

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in front, before, much, for

proceed: to go forward

propound: to set forth for consideration

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re

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back, again

recline: to lean back; to lie down

regain: to gain again; to take back

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sub, sup

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below, under

subliminal: existing beneath consciousness

substandard: inadequate; below expectations or requirements

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