Prefixes
Define the prefix: Im
Not, opposite of, in, into
Define the suffix: Less
Without, not
Define: Betray
If you betray someone who trusts you, you do something that hurts or disappoints that person.
Define: Discard
If you discard something, you get rid of it because you no longer want it or need it.
Define: Resent
—If you resent someone or something, you feel bitter and angry about them
Define the prefix: De
not, opposite of, away from
Define the suffix: Able
able to be
Define: Absurd
—If you say that something is absurd, you are saying that it’s ridiculous or that it doesn’t make sense.
Define: Personal
—A personal opinion, quality, or thing belongs or relates to a particular person.
Define: Permanent
Permanent means lasting forever or occurring all the time.
Define the prefix: Ex
Out of, away from
Define the suffix: Tion
Define: Comprehend
—If you cannot comprehend something, you cannot understand it.
Define: Substantial
Substantial means large in amount or degree
Define: Strenuous
A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort
Define the prefix: Con
Together, With
Define the suffix: Ary
Related to, place for
Define: Comply
If you comply with a demand or rule, you do what is required.
Define: Possess
If you possess something, you have it or own it
Define: Incentive
An incentive is something that encourages you to do something
Define the prefix: Com
Together, with
Define the suffix: Ous
Full of
Define: Immortal
—Someone or something that is immortal is famous and likely to be remembered for a long time
Define: Administers
If someone administers something such as a country, business, or organization, he or she takes responsibility for organizing and supervising it.
Define: Comply
—If you comply with a demand or rule, you do what is required.