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10/24/2016

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Term
mega-
Definition
many/a large amount/multiple amounts
megamillions
Donald Trump has megamillions!
Term
uni-
Definition
one/single
unicorn
The unicorn in my dream had one horn!
Term
bi-
Definition
two/dual
bicycle
The bicycles at Bicas usually have two wheels.
Term
tri-
Definition
three
tricycle
My grandma's bike is a 3-wheeled tricycle.
Term
homo-
Definition
the same/singular
homogenous
The students at PCC are NOT a homogenous group of people.
Term
anti-
Definition
against
antivenom
The doctor gave the snakebite victim antivenom.
Term
de-
Definition
opposite of
deice, defog
I need to deice my freezer!
Term
dis-
Definition
opposite of/not
dislike, disinterested
This flashcard is disinteresting!
Term
en, em-
Definition
cause to/make
empower, encourage
Voting in the election empowers young people.
Term
fore-
Definition
before
forecast
What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Term
in, im-
Definition
in or inside
imprison
I was imprisoned in my room after I crashed my mom's car.
Term
in-, im-, il-, ir-
Definition
no/not
irregular, immature
Term
Pre-
Definition
before

premature - before expected, before due
Term
mis-
Definition
wrongly
misfire
the shot was a misfire
Term
non-
Definition
not
nonsense
this is nonsense
Term
trans-
Definition
across
transport
he can transport anywhere
Term
under-
Definition
under
undersea
mermaids live undersea
Term
un-
Definition
not
unfriendly
she was very unfriendly
Term
super-
Definition
above
superstar
he was a big superstar
Term
over-
Definition
over
overlook
anyone can overlook something
Term
mid-
Definition
middle
midway
turn midway
Term
ex-
Definition
former
ex-husband
he was her ex-husband
Term
co-
Definition
with
co-worker
they invited their co-worker
Term
post-
Definition
after
postpone
they had to postpone their wedding
Term
para-
Definition
beside
paragraph
the class had to write a summary paragraph
Term
semi-
Definition
half
semiconscious
the girl was semiconscious
Term
-able
Definition
able to be
relatable; lovable
The woman was very lovable toward her son.
Term
-ac
Definition
pertaining to
maniac; zodiac
The man was a maniac.
Term
-acity (ocity)
Definition
quality of
audacity; atrocity
Her hair was that of an atrocity.
Term
-ade
Definition
act, action, process, product
persuade; invade
How would he persuade her to love him?
Term
-age
Definition
action or process
rummage; heritage
My family's heritage is quite interesting.
Term
-aholic
Definition
one with an obsession for
alcoholic; shopaholic
Granny was a miserable alcoholic.
Term
-ing
Definition
showing action or a process; "singing" Beyonce was singing her heart out.
Term
-ology
Definition
study of/science of
mythology; neurology
He studied neurology at PCC.
Term
-path
Definition
one who engages in
psychopath; osteopath
Her boyfriend was a serious psychopath.
Term
-ion
Definition
action or process
extradition; intuition
Her intuition told her he cheated on her.
Term
-ish
Definition
relation to; characteristic
devilish; extinguish
Her demeanor was so devilish.
Term
-ward
Definition
specifies direction forward; backward He kept trying to go forward, but found himself taking 2 steps backward.
Term
Ne-
Definition

Not care 

neglect

The teacher didnt want to neglect the boy.

Term
Magn-
Definition

Big

magnify

The camera's zoom mode can magnify a certain area if required 

Term

Sub-

 

Definition

Under

submarine

The submarine is under attack

Term
Epi-
Definition

upon 

Episcope

The Episcope was working fine.

Term
Micro-
Definition

Small

Microscope 

The microscope is for viewing small objects 

Term
macro-
Definition

Large

Macromolecule

The Macromolecule was on a new level of size

Term
extra-
Definition

beyond

Extracurricular

The student did extracurricular activities

Term
Therm-
Definition

Heat

Thermometer

By reading the thermometer we knew it was going to be hot.

Term
Circum-
Definition

around

Circumstance

the circumstance of a circle.

Term
Civ-
Definition

civilian

The civilian was in trouble 

Term
Corp-
Definition

Body

corpse

The corpse was in the hospital.

Term
-flex
Definition

bend

reflex

Politics was no more than a reflex of economics.

Term
super-
Definition
higher than
superhero
Spiderman is a high climbing superhero.
Term
a-
Definition
without
atheist
The atheist refused to say the predinner prayer.
Term
ad-
Definition
movement to
advance
I gave you a warning in advance.
Term
com-
Definition
jointly
compare
In class we had to compare each others work and see who did a better job.
Term
hemi-
Definition
half
hemisphere
The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.
Term
be-
Definition
covered with
bejeweled
The belt was bejeweled and there wasn't a spot where there wasn't a diamond.
Term
pro-
Definition
acting for
protect
I had to protect my dog from the snakes.
Term
re-
Definition
again
reply
I had to reply to my moms text message.
Term
sub-
Definition
lower position
submarine
The submarine was lost deep in the ocean.
Term
dia-
Definition
through/across
diagonal
When I graphed the line it went diagonal.
Term
inter-
Definition
between/among
interact
I don't interact with people much.
Term
out-
Definition
surpassing
outgrow
I hope I ever outgrow my favorite shirt.
Term
ob-
Definition
blocking
obstruct
There was a tall tree that would always obstruct the view of the lake.
Term
Poly-
Definition
many

polygon- figure with at least three straight sides and angles
Term
contra-
Definition
against

contrail- a trail of condensed water from an aircraft at high altitude, seen as a white streak against the sky.
Term
ante-
Definition
before

antecedent- a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
Term
poly-
Definition
many
Big love is about polygamists; people who are married to more than one other person at the same time.
Term
-less
Definition
without
fearless
The cat seemed absolutely fearless.
Term
-ary
Definition
pertaining to connected with
imaginary
An imaginary world of unicorns.
Term
-ness
Definition
state or quality
kindness
The more i learn of them,the more kindness i find.
Term
-cide
Definition
killer,killing
suicide
The news reported a suicide attempt.
Term
-ment
Definition
action result
movement
He was the leader of the movement.
Term
-acy
Definition
state or quality
privacy
We all deserve privacy.
Term
-ure
Definition
the act or process of closing something.
Closure
The government forced the closure of the factory.
Term
-al
Definition
condition,quality
arrival
Soon after our arrival.
Term
-ly
Definition
a description; "lovely" Example: The sunset was lovely.
Term
-er
Definition
comparative of good and well
better
The hotdog was better then the sandwich.
Term
-ful
Definition
giving or ready to give help
helpful
It is helpful to give advice.
Term
-ed
Definition
prepare (food, a dish, or a meal)
cooked
He cooked a big meal for me.
Term
de-
Definition
down, away
descend
The women descends slowly down the stairs.
Term
ben
Definition
good
benefit
I took classes that would benefit me.
Term
Multi
Definition
Many
Multitask
I have the ability of being able to multitask when I am reading a book.
Term
hyper-
Definition
(Veronica Guzman)
hyper= over, above
hyperactive
Having a hyperactive child is not easy.
Term
re-
Definition
(Veronica Guzman)
re= again
return
I will return to the store later.
Term
centi-
Definition
(Veronica Guzman)
centi= measurement
centimeter
My brother grew three centimeters this years.
Term
tele-
Definition
(Veronica Guzman)
tele= distant
telephone
Paul used the telephone to call his mom.
Term
non-
Definition
(Dulce Puente V.)
non = not
nonfiction
I don't like reading nonfiction books because they are boring.
Term
ex-
Definition
(Dulce Puente V.)
ex = out of, not, or without or indicating a former title, status
ex-president
I really miss our ex-president, Barack Obama.
Term
extra-
Definition
(Dulce Puente V.)
extra = beyond, more than
extraterrestrial
There still continues to be searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Term
infra-
Definition
(Dulce Puente V.
infra = beneath, below
Infrared
Sunscreens for plants protects them from ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
Term
Re-
Definition
Ray ayala
again/once more
redo
I remade the pie after dropping it
Term
sub-
Definition
Ray ayala
under/below
under
i went into a submarine to explore the ocean's floor
Term
micro-
Definition
Ray ayala
small/tiny
microscopic
i used a microscope to see the cells of a leaf in 10th grade
Term
hyper-
Definition
Ray ayala
large amount of energy/ out of control/active
hyperactive
i was hyperventilating when i ran for one mile non-stop
Term
Misty- Dis
Definition
Misty- Talk disrespectfully
the child disrupted the class.
Term
Misty - Super
Definition
Misty- extremely good
I love watching the Super Bowl
Term
Misty-Inter
Definition
Misty- to deposit
The cars waited at the Intersection
Term
Misty- Ship
Definition
Misty- to send
The Shipment arrived on time
Term
hyper-
Definition
Deyanira M
hyper=over, above
hyperactive, hyperventilate
Having a hyperactive baby sister is not easy
Term
para-
Definition
Deyanira M
para= beside
parachute,paramedic
The parachute opened allowing the man to safely land on the ground
Term
sub-
Definition
Deyanira M
sub=under
submerge,submarine,subtitle
I have never been on a submarine
Term
un-
Definition
Deyanira M
un=not
unfinished,unfriendly
I'm leaving all my homework unfinished
Term
ab
Definition
Jacqueline A.
ab- away, away from
absent , abnormal, abrasive, abduct
Term
il
Definition
Jacqueline A.
il- not
illegal, illiquid, illusion,illusive
Term
plut
Definition
Jacqueline A.
plut- wealth
plutocrat, Plutonian, Plutei
Term
log
Definition
Jacqueline A.
log- speech, study
dialogue, logarithm, logic
Term
acu-
Definition
Yoselynn v.
sharp
The patient had acute stomach pain
Term
omni-
Definition
Yoselynn v.
All,Every
an animal or person that eats food of both plants and animals is an omnivore.
Term
aero-
Definition
Yoselynn v.
Air, Atmosphere, Aviation
A container holding an aerosol.
Term
andro-
Definition
Yoselynn v.
male, characteristics of men
some psychology focuses on what is now called androcentric bias.
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