Prefixes
dis- means...
Examples: disagree, disappear, disloyal
not, opposite of
unhappily
happy
"The plane experienced turbulent air as it flew through the storm, causing it to shake and bump around in the sky."
Describes something rough or unstable, often referring to weather or conditions.
pre- means...
Examples: preview, premade
before
unfriendly
friend
"The lake was so frigid that even after a few minutes, our toes felt like they were frozen."
Describes something very cold.
co- means...
Examples: copilot, coexist, cooperate
together, with
rebuild
"The garden was filled with an abundant number of tomatoes, far more than we could use before they went bad."
Describes something in large quantities.
hypo means...
Examples: hypothermia, hypothesis
too little, below
misunderstood
understand
The benevolent teacher always went out of her way to help her students, offering extra tutoring and kind words.
Describes someone who is kind and helpful.
hyper- means...
Examples: hyperactive, hyperextend
more than, too much
avoidance
avoide
"He was diligent in his homework, making sure to complete every assignment carefully and on time."
Describes someone who works hard and is thorough.