What do I mean?
mis
wrongly, wrong, not
One runner left too soon, so they had to restart the race.
re
tell the truth
admit
tell what is different
contrast
re
again, back
The barking dog did not distract the kids.
dis
write something down
record
keep on working
persist
pre
before
per
throw away
discard
hurt someone
betray
un
not
The Halloween costume was completely absurd.
ab
keep out
exclude
take attention away
distract
dis
not, opposite of
The cold, windy Ohio day was a contrast to the weather in Florida.
con
seen clearly
distinct
silly
absurd