One way to increase your vocabulary is to learn to reognize and to use prefixes.
A prefix: is one or two more syllables palced in front of a root word to change the meaning of the root
Prefix root new word
Dis + appear = disappear
Re + appear = reappear
Pre + appear = preappear
Prefixes Having More Than One Meaning
Dis
in- ir - il - im-
pro-
re-
super-
trans-
un-
“Prefixes “ --- ( DIS )
Prefix Meaning Example
1. dis Opposite of distrust
It means : the opposite of trust
2. dis Depriving of dispirit
It means : to deprive of cheerful spirits
3.Dis Away - dispacth
it means : to send off o away
it means : to send off o away
“Prefixes “ --- ( in / ir / il / im )
Meaning Example
1. not incomplete / not complete
impossible / not possible
irregular / not regular
2. In, Into investigate / to look into
3. Very illustrious / shining brightly / famous
“Prefixes “ --- ( Pro)
Meaning Example
1. In favor of procapitalism/
in favor of capitalism
2. Forward, ahead propel /
to push forward
“Prefixes “ --- ( Re)
Meaning Example
1. Again preplant /
to plant again
2. Back Repay /
to pay back
“Prefixes “ --- ( Super )
“Prefixes “ --- ( Super )
Meaning Example
1. Over and above superman /
more than human
2. Very large supertank /
very large tank
“Prefixes “ --- ( Trans )
Meaning Example
1. across transatlantic /
across the atlantic
2. Beyond transnational /
beyond national boundaries
“Prefixes “ --- ( Un )
Meaning Example
1. not unafraid /
not afraid
2. The opposite of untie /
the opposite of tie
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