Science
astro- (example: astronaut)
having to do with stars/space
counter- (example: counterattack)
The team planned a counterattack after losing the ball.
opposite or against
psych- (example: psychology)
Psychology is the study of behavior and thoughts.
Having to do with the mind
ject- (example: eject)
The pilot had to eject from the plane.
to throw
ante- (example: antebellum)
The antebellum period came before the Civil War.
to come before
aster- (example: asterisk)
The asterisk marks something important in the text.
having to do with a star
anti- (example: antisocial)
He showed antisocial behavior by avoiding others.
Against
phob- (example: phobia)
She has a phobia of spiders.
Having to do with fear
scrib/scribe- (example: describe)
The student had to describe the setting.
to write
bene- (example: benefit)
The benefit helped many people.
good or well
hydr- (example: dehydrate)
The runner began to dehydrate after the race.
Having to do with water
dys- (example: dysfunction)
The machine stopped working due to a dysfunction.
bad or difficult
jud- (example: judge)
The judge made a decision in court.
decide - make a choice
fac- (example: manufacture)
The company manufactures products.
to make or to do
hypo- (example: hypothermia)
Hypothermia happens when body temperature drops too low.
under or below
therm- (example: thermometer)
The thermometer measures temperature
Having to do with heat.
mis- (example: mistake)
She made a mistake on the test.
wrong or incorrect
nym- (example: synonym)
A synonym is a word with the same meaning.
having to do with a name or word
ject- (example: project)
The teacher will project the image onto the board.
to throw
bene- (example: benevolent)
The benevolent man helped others.
good or well
morph- (example: morphing)
The character is morphing into a new form.
Having to do with shape/form.
contra- (example: contradict)
His statement contradicted what he said earlier.
opposite or against
miso- (example: misogyny)
Misogyny refers to hatred toward women.
Having to do with hate
scrib- (example: inscribe)
He inscribed his name on the desk.
to write
hypo- (example: hypodermic)
A hypodermic needle goes under the skin.
under or below