prefixes Flashcards
ante
before
ante: to stake money “before” a poker game begins
anteroom: a waiting room “before” a larger room
antechamber: a smaller room “before” a larger room
antechoir: the section in a church “before” the choir
antebellum: of a period “before” the American Civil War
antemortem: of the period “before” death
ante meridiem: Latin for “before” midday or noon
antediluvian: of “before” the Great Flood
antedate: to date “before” another event in time
antepenultimate: “before” the second to last in a serie
anti
opposite or against
anti: ‘against’
antidote: remedy given ‘against’ a poison
antibiotic: drug given ‘against’ the life-form bacteria which has invaded a body
antifreeze: a liquid used ‘against’ the freezing of cars’ engines
antiperspirant: product used to help fight ‘against’ perspiration
antisocial: of going ‘against’ being social
Antarctica: continent ‘opposite’ the Arctic on the globe
antonym: word ‘opposite’ another in meaning
antacid: tablet used ‘against’ stomach acid
antagonist: one who goes ‘against’ another, usually the protagonist
antimatter: matter that is the ‘opposite’ of normal matter
auto
same, self
autograph: signature written by a person her”self”
autobiography: life history written by the subject person her”self”
automobile: car that moves by it”self”
automotive: car that moves by it”self”
auto: car that moves by it”self”
automation: process which moves all by it”self”automaton: robot which moves by it”self”
autonomous: of rule by the “self”
autopilot: a setting on a plane where the plane flies it”self”
automatic: of or pertaining to a process doing something by it”self”
autofocus: a camera function where it focuses it”self”
autocracy: a system of government where individual “selves” rule with no central authority
circum
around, about
circumstances: those events which stand ‘around’ you
circumnavigate: to sail ‘around’
circumference: a bearing or carrying ‘around’ a circle
circumvent: go or come ‘around’
circle: a figure in the shape of a ‘ring’
circus: Roman track in the shape of a ‘ring’
Circus Maximus: the biggest Roman ‘ring’ or chariot-racing track of all
circulate: to move around in a loop or ‘ring’
circulatory: of moving about in a ‘ring’
circuit: path in the shape of a ‘ring’
circuitry: system of ‘ring’-shaped paths
bi
two
bicycle: vehicle with ‘two’ wheels
biped: animal that walks on ‘two’ feet
biceps: muscle with ‘two’ heads that attach to bone
binocular: using ‘two’ eyes to see
bilingual: of knowing ‘two’ languages fluently
bicentennial: of a ‘two’ hundred year anniversary
biannual: of happening ‘two’ times each year
biennial: of happening once every ‘two’ years
co
with, together
coagulate If liquid coagulates, it becomes thick and solid.
coalition A coalition is a temporary union of different political or social groups that agrees to work together to achieve a shared aim.
coalesce If two or more things coalesce, they come together to form a single larger unit.
cohesive A cohesive argument sticks together, working as a consistent, unified whole.
correlate When you correlate two things, you compare, associate, or equate them together in some way.
incoherent Someone who is speaking in an incoherent fashion cannot be understood or is very hard to understand.
coordinate When you coordinate a large event, you organize or bring all the many parts of it together so that the event can occur.
coincide When two things coincide, they go along with each other, match, or happen at the same time.
cooperate When you cooperate with another person, you work together with them to accomplish something.
coexisting existing at the same time
coherent marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
cohort a company of companions or supporters
covenant enter into a covenant
col
with together
colloquy A colloquy is a formal conversation.
collude If you collude with people, you work secretly with them to do something dishonest.
collate When you collate pieces of information, you gather them all together and arrange them in some sensible order so that you can examine and compare those data efficiently.
collaborate When people collaborate, they work together, usually to solve some problem or issue.
collateral Collateral is a security or guarantee, usually represented by personal property of equal value, that a borrower must put up when they take out a loan.
collapse When something collapses, such as a bridge or building, it falls down suddenly.
collide When two things collide, such as cars or trains, they smash together or crash into each other.
collection A collection is a gathering or bringing together of things, such as coins or rocks.
collusion secret agreement
com
with or together
commiserate If you commiserate with someone, you show them pity or sympathy because something bad or unpleasant has happened to them.
incommensurate One thing that is incommensurate with another is different in its level, size, or quality from the second; this may lead to an unfair situation.
compendium A compendium is a detailed collection of information on a particular or specific subject, usually in a book.
recompense When you offer recompense to someone, you give them something, usually money, for the trouble or loss that you have caused them or as payment for their help.
incompatible If two people are incompatible, they do not get along, tend to disagree, and are unable to cooperate with one another.
noncommittal If you are being noncommittal on an issue, you are not revealing what your opinion is and are being reserved on purpose.
compel When you compel someone to do something, you force or drive them to do it.
complement A complement to something else finishes it or brings it into a fuller state.
compilation A compilation is a gathering together of various things from many sources.
committee A committee is a group of people that meets to talk about important things, figure out problems, and make choices.
compassion When you show compassion for someone who is upset, you take the time to listen to them and try to help them.
combine When two or more things combine, they join or come together.
accompany When you accompany another person, you go along with them as their friend or partner to do something, such as go for a walk.
companion A companion is a friend with whom you spend time doing things.
compare When you compare two things, you find out how those things are like—and not like—each other.
complimentary If you are complimentary to someone, you say nice things to them, such as how smart they are or how beautiful they look.
compact Things that are compact take up a very small amount of space or are neatly packed together.
competition A competition is a match or game between people; each side tries its hardest to win.
commentary A reporter gives commentary when they talk about an event as it is happening or give their opinion about a past event.”
combative inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent
compatible able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
compete compete for something
compliance acting according to certain accepted standards
con
with together
commiserate If you commiserate with someone, you show them pity or sympathy because something bad or unpleasant has happened to them.
incommensurate One thing that is incommensurate with another is different in its level, size, or quality from the second; this may lead to an unfair situation.
compendium A compendium is a detailed collection of information on a particular or specific subject, usually in a book.
recompense When you offer recompense to someone, you give them something, usually money, for the trouble or loss that you have caused them or as payment for their help.
incompatible If two people are incompatible, they do not get along, tend to disagree, and are unable to cooperate with one another.
noncommittal If you are being noncommittal on an issue, you are not revealing what your opinion is and are being reserved on purpose.
compel When you compel someone to do something, you force or drive them to do it.
complement A complement to something else finishes it or brings it into a fuller state.
compilation A compilation is a gathering together of various things from many sources.
committee A committee is a group of people that meets to talk about important things, figure out problems, and make choices.
compassion When you show compassion for someone who is upset, you take the time to listen to them and try to help them.
combine When two or more things combine, they join or come together.
accompany When you accompany another person, you go along with them as their friend or partner to do something, such as go for a walk.
companion A companion is a friend with whom you spend time doing things.
compare When you compare two things, you find out how those things are like—and not like—each other.
complimentary If you are complimentary to someone, you say nice things to them, such as how smart they are or how beautiful they look.
compact Things that are compact take up a very small amount of space or are neatly packed together.
competition A competition is a match or game between people; each side tries its hardest to win.
commentary A reporter gives commentary when they talk about an event as it is happening or give their opinion about a past event.”
combative inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent
compatible able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
compete compete for something
compliance acting according to certain accepted standards
