Prefix & Suffix Set 1

ab- is a prefix, like in "abnormal", which means:

• away

• before

• two

-able, -ible is a suffix, like in "comfortable". It makes words into adjectives and means:

• an action or state

• can be done

• a place of work

-acy is a suffix, like in "accuracy". It makes words into nouns. accurate + -acy = accuracy. What does it mean?

• place of work

• can be done

• stage of

ante- is a prefix, like in "antechamber". What does it mean?

• away

• two

• before

-al, -ial is a suffix, like in "natural". It is added to make adjectives.

nature + -al = natural. What does it mean?

• related to

• action or state

• place of work

de-, dis- is a prefix, like in "disorganized". What does it mean?

• away

• not, opposite

• before

di-, dia- is a prefix, like in "dialogue". What does it mean?

• away

• two

• before

-ence is a suffix, like in "difference". It is added to make nouns.

to differ + -ence = difference. What does it mean?

• related to

• action or state

• place of work

-ery is a suffix, like in "bakery". It is added to make nouns.

to bake + -ery = bakery. What does it mean?

• related to

• action or state

• place of work

-ful is a suffix, like in "wonderful". It is added to make adjectives.

wonder + -ful = wonderful. What does it mean?

• full of

• action or state

• place of work