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Prefixes
with word examples- SAT Prep
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a, ab, abs | avert, abjure, absent |
| ad | adhere |
| ambi, amphi | ambidexterous, amphibious |
| ante, anti | anticipate |
| anti | antidote, antislavery |
| arch | archangel, archenemy |
| auto | autobiography, automatic |
| ben | benediction, benefactor |
| bi | bilateral, bisect |
| circum | circumnavigate, circumvent |
| com, con, col, cor, co | commit, concord, collect, correct, co-worker |
| contra, contro, counter | contradict, controvert, counteract |
| de | descent, depart, describe |
| demi | half |
| dia | across, through |
| dis, di, dif | dissension, division, diffident |
| equi | equinox, equivalent |
| es, e, ef | extract, eject, efface |
| extra | extrordinary, extraterrestrial |
| hyper | hypercritical, hypersensitive |
| hypo | hypochondriac, hypodermic |
| in, il, im, ir | invade, illustrate, immerse, irritate |
| in, il, im, ir | indistinct, illegal, impossible, irresponsible |
| inter, intro | interpose, introduce |
| mal, mis | malevolent, mistreat |
| mono | monotone, monorail |
| neo | neoplasm, neophyte |
| non | nomentity, nonconformist |
| ob, of, op | obviate, offend, oppose |
| omni | omniscient, omnipresent |
| ortho | orthodox, orthopedic |
| pan | pantheism, Pan-American |
| peri | perimeter, periscope |
| poly | polygon, polygamy |
| post | postpone, postmortem |
| pre | predict, precursory |
| pro | proceed, provide |
| re | recur, recede |
| retro | retrogress, retrospect |
| se | seduce, sedition |
| semi | semicircle, semiconscious |
| sub | submarine, subversive |
| super | superpose, supernatural |
| syn, sym | synonymous, sympathetic |
| trans | transcontinental, transmit |
| ultra | ultraliberal, ultramodern |
| un | unaware, uninformed |
| uni | unanimous, uniform |
| vice | vice-principal, viceroy |