Prefix | Meaning | Example |
| a, an | without, not | asexual, amoral, anarchy, anhydrous, Anabaptist, anachronism |
| ab, abs, a | apart, away from | abnormal, abduct, abductor (muscle), abscission .See ad in Prefixes, |
| ad | toward | adhere, adductor (muscle) . See ab in Prefixes section), adumbrate |
| agere | act | agent, agency, agenda |
| amphi, ambi | round, both sides | amphitheater, amphibian, ambidextrous, ambivalent |
| ante | before | antedate, anteroom, antecedent, anterior |
| anthro | man | anthropology, anthropomorphic anthropology - The study of humankind anthropomorphic - Having human characteristics |
| anti | against | antipathy, antitank, anticlimax |
| aqua | water | aquarium, aqueous |
| archaios | ancient | archeology, archetype, archaic, archeozoic |
| archos | leader, first, chief | monarchy, oligarchy, anarchy, archetype, architect |
| audio | hear | audiophile, audiometer, auditory |
| auto | self | automatic, automaton, auto-immune |
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
A starting roots
Math & Science Affixes and Roots
| Root or Affix | Example |
| aqua (water) | aquarium |
| hydro (water) | hydroplane |
| hemi (half) | hemisphere |
| semi (half) | semicircle |
| equi (equal) | equivalent |
| tele (far off) | telescope |
| micro (small) | microfilm |
onomy (science of) | astronomy |
| ology (study of) | geology |
| uni (one) | universe |
| bi (two) | bicycle |
| tri (three) | triangle |
| octa (eight) | octagon |
| dec (ten) | decade |
| centi (hundred) | centimeter |
| milli (thousand) | millimeter |
| bio (life) | biology |
| astro (star) | astronaut |
| thermo (heat) | thermodynamic |
| meter (measure) | diameter |
| ped (foot) | pedestrian |
| pod (foot) | tripod |
Prefixes that mean "no": a- de- dis-, in- non- un-, contra
Examples: disqualify, nondescript, unscrupulous, contradict, inadvertent
desentisize - Make less sensitive
| Prefix | Meaning | Examples |
| a-, an- | without, not | asexual, atypical, amoral, anarchy |
| de- | reverse action, away | defrost, demystify, desensitize, deduct |
| dis-, dif-, di- | not, apart | dissatisfied, disorganized, different, divert |
| in-, il-, it-, im- | not | inappropriate, invisible, illegal, impossible |
| non- | not | nonproductive, nonessential, nonsense |
| un- | not | unlikely, unnoticeable, unreliable |
| contra-, counter- | against | contrary, contradict, counterproductive |
desentisize - Make less sensitive
Prefixes that indicate "when," "where," or "more": pre-, post-, ante-, inter-, infra-, traps-, sub-, circum-, ultra
Examples: premature, postscript, anteroom, intervene, transformation
Prologue -An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.
antecedent - One that precedes another.
antechamber - A smaller room serving as an entryway into a larger room.
intramural - Situated or done within the walls of a building: "both intramural and churchyard graves".
intravenous - Existing within, or administered into, a vein or veins
subjugate - Bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest.
| Prefix | Meaning | Examples |
| pre-, pro- | before | pre-dinner, preliminary, previous, prologue |
| post- | after | postwar, postoperative, postpone |
| ante- | before | antecedent, antechamber |
| inter- | between, among | interstate, intercept, interfere |
| intra- | within | intramural, intrastate, intravenous |
| trans- | across | transcontinental, transparent, transaction |
| sub- | under | submarine, submerge, subjugate |
| circum- | around | circumnavigate, circumference |
| ultra- | beyond, on the far side of, excessive | ultrasonic, ultraviolet, ultraconservative |
Prologue -An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.
antecedent - One that precedes another.
antechamber - A smaller room serving as an entryway into a larger room.
intramural - Situated or done within the walls of a building: "both intramural and churchyard graves".
intravenous - Existing within, or administered into, a vein or veins
subjugate - Bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest.
Learning German
These days I didn't had any antivirus and suddenly I got the Norton antivirus 2010 in German for 6 months subscription..So I have started learning german through it
These are the words I have learned
German English
weiter more
kennwort password
vergessen forgotten
fertig ready
guten good
morgen - morning
nacht-night
tag-day
abend-evening
bitte - please
Es tut mir leid - i am sorry
These are the words I have learned
German English
weiter more
kennwort password
vergessen forgotten
fertig ready
guten good
morgen - morning
nacht-night
tag-day
abend-evening
bitte - please
Es tut mir leid - i am sorry
4 Apr 2011 Newspaper Words
lure - Something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward.
caveat - A warning or caution
"A final caveat: Most experts feel that clients get unsatisfactory results when they don't specify clearly what they want" (Savvy).
Synonyms for caveat -
lure, entice, inveigle, decoy, tempt, seduce
caveat - A warning or caution
"A final caveat: Most experts feel that clients get unsatisfactory results when they don't specify clearly what they want" (Savvy).
Synonyms for caveat -
lure, entice, inveigle, decoy, tempt, seduce
13 April 2011 Newspaper Words
Milieu - the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops i.e Environment (French)
Dhirubhai Ambani personifies the mix of hawkish and quick thinking breed of Indian managers that evolved in this milieu.
beckoning - To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving
Dhirubhai Ambani personifies the mix of hawkish and quick thinking breed of Indian managers that evolved in this milieu.
beckoning - To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving
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