Greek Prefixes And Suffixes with Vocab Flashcards
Prefix meaning without; not
a-,an-
Identify the prefix in apathetic.
A-pathetic
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Apathetic
Prefix meaning both; around
amphi-, amph-
Identify the prefix in amphitheater.
amphi-theater
a round or oval building, typically unroofed, with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events. Tiers of seats for spectators surround the central space; a sloping, semicircular seating gallery
Amphitheater
Prefix meaning against
anti-, ant-
Identify the prefix in antipathy.
anti-pathy
A deep seated feeling of dislike
Antipathy
Prefix meaning through; across
dia-
Identify the prefix in diameter
dia-meter
a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere
Diameter
Prefix meaning out
ec-, ex-
Identify the prefix in exodus.
ex-odus
A mass departure of people, especially immigrants
Exodus
Prefix meaning in
en- [em]
Identify the prefix in energy.
en-ergy
the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
Energy
Prefix meaning upon; at; in addition
epi-, ep-
Identify the prefix in epitaph.
epi-taph
a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone
Epitaph
Prefix meaning over; excessively
hyper-
Identify the prefix in hypercritical.
hyper-critical
excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults
Hypercritical
Prefix meaning under; less than; too little
hypo-, hyp-
Identify the prefix in hypodermic.
hypo-dermic
of or relating to the region immediately beneath the skin;
(of a needle or syringe) used to inject a drug or other substance beneath the skin;
(of a drug or other substance or its application) injected beneath the skin;
Hypodermic
Prefix meaning beside; contrary; amiss; astray
para-, par-
Identify the prefix in parallel.
para-llel