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Prefixes- January 23rd 2012
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the meaning of "Re-"? | Back, as in replacement. Or Again, as in rearrange. Both pronounced the same. |
| What is the meaning of "Un-"? | Opposite, as in unfriendly. Pronounced as spelled. |
| What is the meaning of "In-"? (im, ir, il) | Opposite, as in independent, Impossible, irresponsible, illegal. Pronounced as spelled. |
| What is the meaning of "In-"? (im) | In, as in invasion or impression. |
| What is the meaning of "Dis-?" | Opposite, as in dishonest. |
| What is the meaning of "Non-"? | Opposite, as in nonliving. |
| What is the meaning of "En-"? | In, as in encourage. |
| What is the meaning of "Mis-"? | Bad or wrong, as in misunderstood |
| What is the meaning of "Pre-"? | Before, as in prehistoric or prefix |
| What is the meaning of "Inter-"? | Between, as in international |
| What is the meaning of "De-"? | Opposite or Take-away, as in deodorize |
| What is the meaning of "Sub-"? | Under, as in submarine |
| What is the meaning of "Fore-"? | Before or in front of, as in forehead. |
| What is the meaning of "Trans-"? | Across, as in transportation |
| What is the meaning of "Super-?" | Really big, as in supermarkets |
| What is the meaning of "Semi-"? | Half, as in semifinals |
| What is the meaning of "Mid-"? | Middle, as in midnight |
| What is the meaning of "Over-"? | Too much, as in overpower or overweight |
| What is the meaning of "Under-"? | Below or too little, as in underweight |
| What is the meaning of "Anti-"? | Against, as in antifreeze |