REVIEW LIST – PREFIXES LESSONS 1-4

Lesson 1

Prefixes

sub – below, under

trans – across, over

Words

subconscious – part of the brain’s function of which you are not aware

subdue – to conquer or bring under control

subjugate – to bring under control by force

subsidize – to furnish money or assist with the payment of money

subterranean – beneath the earth’s surface

transcribe – to make a written copy

transfer – to carry or send from one person to another

transform – to change in form or appearance

translucent – permitting some light to pass through but giving an

unclear image

transplant – to plant from one place to another

Lesson 2

Prefixes

hyper, super, supr, sur – above, over, more

Words

hyperbole – an intentional statement of exaggeration

hypercritical – overly critical

hypertension – high blood pressure, extreme tension

hyperthermia – high temperature

superimpose – lay one item atop another

superlative – best, greatest

supernatural – beyond the laws fo nature

supervise – to oversee

surcharge – additional charge or tax

surplus – more than what is needed

Lesson 3

Prefixes

fore, pre – before, toward

Words

forecast – to predict

forethought – a thought that comes before hand

forewarn – to warn of something yet to come

posterior – the back side

posthumous – after death

postpone – to put off until later

preamble – an introduction or opening explanation

precaution – care taken beforehand

premature – happening before the natural time

premier – the first performance

Lesson 4

Prefixes

pro – forward, before

Words

procrastinate- to put off until later

profess – to publicly declare one’s beliefs

prologue – the introductory part of a book or play

promontory – the highest point of land projecting out

propensity – a natural ability

projectile – an object, such as an arrow that is fired, thrown, or launched

procession – a group of persons moving in an orderly line

proceed – to go forward after an interruption

prominence – a position of importance or authority

proficient – performing skillfully