en-, em-, fore-, inter-
Write one word starting with en-
engage, environment, enlarge, entrust.... etc.
Write one word starting with ex-.
exit, explode, extreme, etc.
Write one word starting with intra-
intramural, intragalactic, intranet, etc.
Write one word starting with mal-
malfunction, malpractice, malcontent, etc.
Write two words starting with em-
emerge, embed, embrace, employ... etc.
Write two words starting with ef-
effort, effervescence, effect, effectiveness, etc.
Write two words starting with intro-
introduce, introvert, etc.
Write two words starting with mis-
mistake, mislead, misunderstand, etc.
What is the meaning of en- and em-?
Think about the word "embrace" to help you.
a) in, into
b) under, underneath
c) aliens
a) in, into
What is the meaning of e-, ec, ef-, and ex-?
Think about the word explosion to help you.
a) in, inside
b) out of, outside
c) between, in the middle
b) out of, outside
What is the meaning of the prefixes intra- and intro-?
Think about the words intranet and introvert to help you.b) related to electricity
c) inside, within
c) inside, within
What is the meaning of the prefixes "mal-" and "mis"?
a) good, godly
b) bad, wrong, evil
c) not normal, unusual
b) bad, wrong, evil
If fore- means "before, toward", then what does "foretell" mean?
Write a definition on your whiteboard.
foretell: (v) to predict the future
(to tell something before it happens)
Write one word with the e-, ec-, ef-, or ex- prefixes and write its definition.
eg. example: something which illustrates a rule or characteristic
Write one word with the intra- or intro- prefixes and write its definition.
eg. introduce: (v) make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally.
Write one word with the mal- or mis- prefixes and write its definition.
malcontent: (n) a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.
If inter- means "between, among", then what does "interplanetary" mean?
interplanetary: (adj) relationships/ travelling/ being situated between planets
If ec- means "out of, outside", then what does "eccentric" mean"?
eccentric: (adj) something a bit odd or slightly strange.
If intra- means "inside, within", then what does "intracellular" mean?
intracellular: (adj) located or occurring within a cell or cells.
If mal- means "bad, evil", then what does "malnourished" mean?
malnourished: (adj) weak and in bad health because of a lack of food or a lack of food that is good for you