Prefix Flashcards
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘over-‘?
Indicates excess or too much
Examples include ‘overcharge’ and ‘overdose’.
What does the prefix ‘re-‘ signify?
Indicates again or back
Examples include ‘readjust’ and ‘revisit’.
What does the prefix ‘semi-‘ mean?
Indicates half or partial
Example includes ‘semicircle’.
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘super-‘?
Indicates above, beyond, or greater than
Example includes ‘superlative’.
What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ denote?
Indicates across or beyond
Example includes ‘transport’.
What does ‘megadose’ refer to?
A dose much larger than normal
Often used in medical contexts.
What does ‘midway’ imply?
At a point in the middle
Indicates a position that is halfway.
What does ‘misinterpret’ mean?
To interpret incorrectly
Highlights the prefix ‘mis-‘ meaning wrong or bad.
What does ‘nonsense’ refer to?
Something that makes no sense
Combines ‘non-‘ meaning not and ‘sense’.
What is the meaning of ‘overcharge’?
To charge too much
Illustrates the prefix ‘over-‘.
What does ‘precautionary’ mean?
Intended to prevent something
Often used in safety contexts.
What does ‘readjust’ mean?
To adjust again
Uses the prefix ‘re-‘.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a half-circle.
semicircle
What is a ‘subway’?
An underground railway system
Commonly used for urban transportation.
What does ‘unhappy’ mean?
Not happy
Uses the prefix ‘un-‘ meaning not.
