Stem
Definition
Example Word
100

post

after

100

before

pre
100

nonfunctioning

The stem is non, and the definition is not

200

pre

before

200

half

semi

200

suboptimal

The correct stem is sub and the definition is under.
300

semi

half

300

not

non

300

prenuptual

The stem is pre and the definition is before.
400

non

not

400

post

after

400

semiannunal 

The stem is semi and the definition is half.

500

sub

under

500

under

sub

500

postscript

The stem is post and the definition is after.