Prefix Meanings
This prefix means "half" or "partly".
semi
A round 2D shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the center.
circle
An area or region set aside for a specific purpose.
zone
Meaning "happening twice a year or every half-year," this word combines the prefix for "half" with "annual".
semiannual
A person who copies or writes down documents by hand, or to write.
scribe
his prefix means "wrong," "bad," or "falsely".
mis
To become visible or come into sight.
Hint-can has "dis" in front of it.
appear
Relating to, found in, or produced by the sea or ocean.
marine
Meaning "to be of sight or cease to exist," this word combines the prefix for "not/opposite" with "appear".
disappear
To give information or news to someone.
inform
This prefix means "away," "off," "opposite," or "not".
dis
Occurring or happening once every year.
annual(ly)
The physical features or surface layout of a stretch of land.
terrain
Meaning "to send, guide, or instruct in the wrong direction,"
misdirect
To guide, manage, or show the way, or going straight without stopping
direct
This prefix means "between" or "among".
inter
Following official rules, customs, or serious etiquette.
Hint: Think "wedding"
formal
A harbor where ships load and unload cargo, or an opening for passing through.
Meaning "in between two areas"
interzone
A distinct part, piece, or slice cut out from a larger whole.
section
This prefix means "across," "through," or "beyond".
trans
To identify the nature of an illness, problem, or fault through examination.
diagnose
A layer, cover, or cloak, or specifically the layer of Earth beneath the crust.
mantle
Meaning "the area or ground existing beneath the Earth's surface."
subterrain(ian)
Meaning "to write down or copy spoken words. Moving through words into writing."
transcribe