Pre-Fixes Flashcards
1
Q
abs, abs
A
- from, away from
- example1: abduct (lead away, kidnap)
- example2: abjure (renounce)
- example3: abject (degraded, cast down)
2
Q
ad, ac, af, ag, an, ap, ar, as, at
A
- to, forward
- example1: adit (entrance)
- example2: accord (agreement, harmony)
- example3: afflicition (distress)
- example4: aggregation (collection)
- example5: annexation (add to)
- example6: apparition (ghost)
- example7: arraignment (indictment)
- example8: assumption (arrogance, the taking for granted)
- example9: attendance ( presence, the persons present)
3
Q
ambi
A
- both
- example1: ambidextrous (skilled with both hands)
- example2: ambiguous (of double meaning)
- example3: ambivalent (having two conflictiing emotions)
4
Q
an, a
A
- without
- example1: anarchy (lack of government)
- example2: anemia (lack of blood)
- example3: amoral (without moral sense)
5
Q
ante
A
- before
- example1: antecedent (preceding event or word)
- example2: antediluvian (ancient, “before the flood)
- example3: ante-nuptial (befoe the wedding)
6
Q
anti
A
- against, opposite
- example1: antipathy (hatred)
- example2: antiseptic (against infection)
- example3: antithetical (exactly opposite)
7
Q
arch
A
- chief, fist
- example1: archeype (original)
- example2: archbishop (chief bishop)
- example3: archeology (study of first or ancient times)
8
Q
be
A
- over, thoroughly
- example1: bedaub (smear over)
- example2: befuddie (confuse thoroughly)
- example3: beguile (deceive, charm thoroughly)
9
Q
bi
A
- two
- example1: bicameral (composed of two houses:Congress)
- example2: biennial (every two years)
- example3: bicycle (two-wheeled vehicle)
