Joe has dyslexia.
Meaning: Joe has difficulty reading.
The doctor has treated Jane for dysphasia.
Meaning: The doctor has treated Jane for difficulty in swallowing.
Many children in that country have died from dystrophy.
Meaning: Many children in that country have died from bad nutrition or ill-
ness caused by lack of proper nutrition.
eu-
The prefix eu- means “good” or “well.” It’s the opposite of the prefix dys
Tim gave a beautiful eulogy about Glenn.
Meaning: Tim gave a beautiful statement about the good things Glenn has
done.
He tried to think of an appropriate euphemism to lessen the impact of his
words.
Meaning: He tried to think of an appropriate good substitute expression to
lessen the impact of his words.
The doctor says his dyspepsia has been replaced by eupepsia.
Meaning: The doctor says his dyspepsia has been replaced by good digestion.
This instrument provides a euphonious sound.
Meaning: This instrument provides good, or pleasing, sound.
ex-
The prefix ex- means “out,” “out of,” or “from.”
He emitted a low sound. (The x is deleted before the m.)
Meaning: He sent out a low sound.
They expelled the unruly students.
Meaning: They drove out, or removed, the unruly students from the institution.
The doctor asked him to exhale slowly.
Meaning: The doctor asked him to breathe out slowly.
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inter-
The prefix inter- means “between.”
The new interstate highway is wonderful.
Meaning: The new highway between two or more states is wonderful.
His major is really interdisciplinary.
Meaning: His major is between two or more disciplines.
Larry tried to talk to Heidi during the intermission.
Meaning: Larry tried to talk to Heidi during the period between acts.
The interlineal comments were difficult to decipher.
Meaning: The comments written between the lines were difficult to decipher.
intro-
The prefix intro- means “into.”
The chemical was introduced to the solution through a tube.
Meaning: The chemical was placed into the solution through a tube.
She is suffering because she is very introverted.
Meaning: She is suffering because she is not outgoing (not extroverted); she
focuses her attention into herself rather than onto other people.
per-
The prefix per- means “through.”
The substance can permeate only this type of blotting paper.
Meaning: The substance can pass through only this type of blotting paper.
This is a perennial process.
Meaning: This is a process that lasts through the year.
The pieces of broken glass perforated the canvas.
Meaning: The pieces of broken glass passed through the canvas.
He persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology
and fewer people.
Meaning: He followed through in attempting to convince his employers to

prior action to avoid her getting the disease that her mother has.
Bob read the preview but not the actual homework that he was assigned.
Meaning: Bob read the short description before the chapter but not the actual
homework that he was assigned.
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pro-
The prefix pro- means “forward.”
The man’s body was propelled through the air by the force of the explosion.
Meaning: The man’s body was driven forward through the air by the force of
the explosion.
The boys are progressing slowly on their bike ride through the state.
Meaning: The boys are moving forward slowly on their bike ride through the
state.
The Dean says that Professor Borglum is entitled to a promotion.
Meaning: The Dean says that Professor Borglum is entitled to be moved for-
ward (advanced).
re-
The prefix re- means “again” or “back.”
The paramedics revived the surfer after pulling him from the rough water.
Meaning: The paramedics made the surfer alive again (brought him back to
life) after pulling him from the rough water.
Her retort was devastating.
Meaning: Her sharp answer back (reply) was devastating.
Gary has not completely recovered from his injuries.
Meaning: Gary has not completely become well again (been rehabilitated)
from his injuries.
These materials can be recycled.
Meaning: These materials can be processed again (reprocessed).

Choose the correct prefix that, when added to the root, gives the meaning indicated.
Write your answer on the line provided.
Sample
Q. de-
dis-
sub-
contra-
Meaning of whole word: below water
This _____marine plant life has suffered because of the drought.
The answer is sub Write the prefix sub- on the line preceding marine to form the
word submarine.
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1. ab-
un-
extra-
bi-
Meaning of whole word:
not normal
Because of the child’s _____normal
behavior, he was referred to a
psychiatrist.
2. ad-
a-
anti-
circum-
Meaning of whole word: stick
This material will _____here to that
one without glue.
3. ante-

I would appreciate it if you would not
_____dict me in front of the children.
7. dys-
dis-
pre-
post-
Meaning of whole word: take apart
The children said it was disgusting to
_____sect a dead frog.
8. dis-
contra-
ex-
dys-
Meaning of whole word: bad
digestion
His bouts with _____pepsia caused his
doctor to order tests in an attempt to locate
the problem.
9. dis-
anti-
contra-
a-
Meaning of whole word: not typical
The result obtained from this batch of
tests is _____typical; therefore, we must
reconfigure the plan.
10 . ante-
af-
de-
dys-

and Becky could not agree on the terms of
the _____nuptial agreement.
14 . con-
anti-
contra-
dis-
Meaning of whole word: plot together
She believes that Helen and Sue will
_____spire against you if you don’t change
your proposal.
15 . con-
ad-
bi-
circum-
Meaning of whole word: distance around
This is not the correct formula for calculat-
ing the _____ference of a circle.
16 . ant-
contra-
pro-
ad-
Meaning of whole word: counteracting acid
Susan felt much better after drinking an
_____acid formula.
17. anti-
a-
bi-
contra-
Meaning of whole word: two party
The two political groups became enraged at

21. a-
re-
pro-
sub-
Meaning of whole word: without disease-
causing microorganisms
The _____septic condition of the operating
room must be maintained at all times.
22. re-
retro-
pro-
anti-
Meaning of whole word: applied backward
in time
Lisa quit her job because her employers re-
fused to make her raise _____active.
23. post-
re-
inter-
eu-
Meaning of whole word: become healthy
again, be rehabilitated
Patty would like to return to work, but she
must wait another two weeks to
_____cover completely from her illness.
24. re-
pro-
in-
inter-
Meaning of whole word: moving forward