suffix and prefix
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Suffix - PrefixSuffix - PrefixComplete Word List Developing Reading
Versatility
Complete Word List Developing Reading
Versatility
-ion-ion
The result or act of/ V-Adj/ protection
Suffix
conceptionconception
A general idea, : a complex product of abstract or reflective thinking, the sum of a person's ideas and beliefs concerning something
-co, con, col, com
-co, con, col, com
[Together, with] copilot, conspire, collect, compose
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inceptioninception
Origin, an act, process, or instance of beginning
-in, il, im-in, il, im
[into] inject, inside, illuminate, illustrate, impose, implant, imprison
Prefixes
receptionreception
(re: back again) the act or action or an instance of receiving: as receipt <the reception and distribution of funds>
ReverserebuildReverserebuild
(re: back again)
RebuttalRebuttal
(re: back again)
acceptationacceptation
(-ation: the result of X’ing) (n.) Acceptation; the received meaning.e.g., realization
syn, sym, sys, syl
syn, sym, sys, syl
(with, together) synthesis, synchronize (time together), synonym, sympathy, symphony, system, syllable
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in, il, imin, il, im
(into) inject, inside,illuminate, illustrate, impose, implant, imprison,
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ActiveInactiveActive
Inactive(into)
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Expensive InexpensiveExpensive Inexpensive
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LogicalIllogicalLogicalIllogical
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unun
(un: not release) unfair, unnatural, unbutton
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FairUnfairFair
Unfair
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ComfortableUncomfortableComfortable
Uncomfortable(not released)
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nonnon
(non: not) non-taxable (not taxed), nontoxic, nonexistent, nonsense
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ViolentNonviolent
ViolentNonviolent
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Il, ir, in, imIl, ir, in, im
(not) illegal, irregular, incorrect, immoral
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RegulateIrregulateRegulateIrregulate
(not)
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A, anA, an
(not, without) amoral (without a sense of moral responsibility), atypical,Atom (not cutable), apathy (without feeling), anaesthesia ( without sensa-)
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TypicalAtypicalTypicalAtypical
(a/an: not)
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AmoralAmoral
(a/an: not)
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ApathyApathy
(a/an: not)
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Un- (not)Un- (not)
Unclear, uneven, unfair, unfit, unglue, unhook, unlace, unlock, unpack,Untie, untouched
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UndesirableUndesirable
(un: not reversal)
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UnlikelyUnlikely
(un: not reversal)
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UndoUndo
(un: not reversal)
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EasyUneasy
EasyUneasy
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PleasantUnpleasant
PleasantUnpleasant
(not)
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SettleUnsettleSettle
Unsettle
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Im- (not)Im- (not)
Immaterial, immature, immeasurable, imperfect, impersonal, impolite,Improper, impure
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MovableImmovable
MovableImmovable
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PossibleImpossible
PossibleImpossible
(im: not)
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improperimpasseimproperimpasse
(im: not)
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ProperImproper
ProperImproper
(not)
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PoliteImpolite
PoliteImpolite
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(not)
in- (not)in- (not)
Inaccessible, inactive, inarticulate, inclement, incomplete, inconvenient,Independent, indifferent, indirect, insane
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DecisiveIndecisiveDecisive
Indecisive(not)
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IndefiniteInsecureIndefiniteInsecure
(in: not)
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Indispensable
Indispensable
(in: not)
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ir- (not)ir- (not)
Irradiate, irrational, irregular, irrelevant, irreligious, irreplaceable,Irrepressible, irresponsible, irreverent, irreversible
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RationalIrrationalRationalIrrational
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(ir: not)
IrregularIrregular
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(ir: not)
il- (not)il- (not)
Illegal, illegible, illiterate, illogical
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LegitimateIllegitimateLegitimateIllegitimate
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IllogicalIllogical
(il:not)
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IllegalIllegal
(il: not)
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IlliterateIlliterate
(il: not)
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de- (away, down)
de- (away, down)
Deactivate, debar, debase, debrief, decamp, degrade, dehumidify, delouse
Suffix
inflatedeflateinflatedeflate
Prefix
activatedeactivateactivate
deactivate(-de: away, undo)
Prefix
departdepart
(-de: away, undo)
Prefix
descenddescend
(-de: away, undo)
Prefix
dehydratedehydrate
(-de: away, undo)
Prefix
dis- (apart from, not)dis- (apart from, not)
Disallow, disappoint, disarm, discontinue, discount, discredit,Disenchant, dislocate, disobey
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DisagreeDisarm
disappear
DisagreeDisarm
disappear(-dis: not, reversal)
Prefix
intra- (within)intra-
(within)
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urbanintraurban
urbanintraurban
(- intro/intra: inside, within)
Prefix
intrastateintrastate
(- intro/intra: inside, within)
Prefix
intramuralintramural
(- intro/intra: inside, within)
Prefix
ir- (not)ir- (not)
Irradiate, irrational, irregular, irrelevant, irreligious, irreplaceable,Irrepressible, irresponsible, irreverent, irreversible
Suffix
Transatlantictransit
Transatlantictransit
(trans:across)
Prefix
TransportTransport
(trans:across)
Prefix
intercedeintercede
(inter: between, among)
Prefix
intercollegiate
intercollegiate
(inter: between, among)
Prefix
AntitoxinAntitoxin
(anti: against)
Prefix
AnticlimacticAnticlimactic
(anti: against)
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sub principalSubway
sub principalSubway
(sub: under)
Prefix
subliminalsubliminal
(sub: under)
Prefix
circumference
circumference
(circum: around), circumstance
Prefix
bimonthlybimonthly
(bi:two), twice a month
Prefix
bisectbisect
(bi:two), cut into, sect: cut or divide
Prefix
biweeklybiweekly
(bi:two),
Prefix
bipartisanbipartisan
(bi:two),
Prefix
EuphoniousEuphonious
(eu: good, nice), pleasant, nice sounding
Prefix
eulogyeulogy
(eu: good, nice),
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cacophonycacophony
(caco: bad or unpleasant), antonym: euphony
Prefix
misogamy misogynistmisogamy misogynist
(mis: hate, gam: marriage), hatred of marriage that is a feeling of one who hates, (gyn: woman), one who hates woman
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misanthropemisanthrope
(mis: hate, hatret)
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polygamypolygamy
(gam: marriage), someone married to more than one person
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Malignantbenign
Malignantbenign
Which is better: a tumor that is malignant or benign?
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MalpracticeMalpractice
Practicing a profession improperly
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benefitsbenefits
(good, well), the money is used for good cause.
Prefix
BenefactorbeneficentBenefactorbeneficent
(good, well), they give money to good causes to benefit others
Prefix
homogeneous
homogeneous
(two), same kinds
Prefix
heterosexualheterosexual
(mixed),
Prefix
Heterogeneous
Heterogeneous
(mixed),
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malevolencemalevolence
Ence, ency (….?)
Suffix
hyper-(beyond) hypo - (under)
hyper-(beyond) hypo - (under)
hyperbole, hyperactive, hypodermic, hypothesis
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audibleauditorium
audioaudiition auditoryaudienceAusculate
audibleauditorium
audioaudiition auditoryaudienceAusculate
mort or Aus (hear, listen)
Root
mortalimmortalmortality
mortalimmortalmortality
Root
Mort- (mortal, death) mortal (causing death or destined for death),
immortal ( not subject to death)
phonoographphonetic
Symphony
phonoographphonetic
Symphonymort (sound)
symphony (sounds with or together), phonetic (pertaining to sound)
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chronologicalchronometer
chronicle
chronologicalchronometer
chronicleChron- (time) log (y) – study
Chronological (in order of time), chronometer ( time-measured)Chronicle ( record of events), synchronize (make time with)
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bibliographybibliomaniabibliophile
bibliographybibliomaniabibliophile
bibl- (book)Bibliography (a written list of books), bibliomania (craze for books),
bibliophile
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ConfidantEmployerArtbirator
AnthologistLaggardPresident
ConfidantEmployerArtbirator
AnthologistLaggardPresident
Each suffix makes the base word a nouns (part of speech), and means“ a person who is or does something”.
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