ELA test 6 Flashcards
Non meaning + origin
Not
Latin
Post meaning + origin
After
Latin
Nonstop
continuing without stopping or pausing
none
not any
nonconformity
failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
Pre meaning + origin
Before
Latin
posterity
all future generations of people
nonprofit
not making or conducted primarily to make a profit
nonplussed
(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react
nonchalant
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
Postgraduate
relating to a course of study undertaken after completing an undergraduate degree
postscript
an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by “P.S.”
posthumous
occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
Prelude
an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important
posterior
further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end, especially of the body or a part of it
postlude
a concluding piece of music, especially an organ piece played at the end of a religious service
prepositions
a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause, as in “the man on the platform,” “she arrived after dinner,” “what did you do it for ?”
premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
premature
occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
predict
say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something
predecessor
a person who held a job or office before the current holder
