Prefix Meanings Flashcard

Front

What does the prefix "de-" mean (deport, debate)?

Back

Opposite, down, away

Front

Which prefix means "across, beyond, through" (transcontinental, trespass)?

Back

trans-

Front

The prefix "pre-" is used to indicate what (preheat, preview)?

Back

Before, in advance

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix "mis-" (misspell, mistake)?

Back

Bad, wrong

Front

Which prefix means "not, negative, lack of"? Options: non- (nonsense), re- (replay), over- (overstretch), con- (congregate)

Back

non- (nonsense)

Front

The prefix "re-" indicates which of the following (repeat, recharge)?

Back

Again, back, back from

Front

What does the prefix "over-" mean (overcook, overlook)?

Back

Above, highest, too much

Front

Which prefix is used to mean "in, with, towards, upon, into" (indoors, inclined)?

Back

in-

Front

The prefix "sub-" means what (subterranean, support)?

Back

Under, beneath, below

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix "dis-" (dislike, distance)?

Back

Not, absence of, opposite of