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English 9 Latin Prefixes

English 9 Latin Prefixes. Unit 1. ab. Ab —from, away from. Example words: Abnormal (adj.)—away from the average; away from normal Abdicate (v)—move away from or give up power. ad. Ad —to. Example words: Adhere (v)—to stay attached; to stick to Administer (v) –to give to or apply to.

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English 9 Latin Prefixes

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  1. English 9Latin Prefixes Unit 1

  2. ab • Ab—from, away from • Example words: • Abnormal (adj.)—away from the average; away from normal • Abdicate (v)—move away from or give up power

  3. ad • Ad—to • Example words: • Adhere (v)—to stay attached; to stick to • Administer (v) –to give to or apply to

  4. Ambi, amphi • Ambi, amphi—both • Example words: • Ambidextrous (adj.) – able to use both hands • Amphibious (adj.)—able to live both on land and in water

  5. ante • Ante—before • Example words: • Antebellum (adj.) –before the war • Antenatal (adj.) –happening or existing before birth

  6. Anthro • Anthro—man • Example words: • Anthropocentric (adj.) – regarding human beings, their existence and welfare as the central fact • Anthropology (n) – science or study of human beings

  7. anti • Anti – against • Example words: • Antibody(n)—a protein produced by the body to fight against bacteria and other organic poisons • Antipathy (n) – strong or fixed dislike; a feeling against

  8. auto • Auto—self • Example words: • Autobiography (n) – an account of a person’s life written by that person • Autocracy (n) – supreme power of government exerted by one person

  9. be • Be—by • Example words: • Beside (prep): by the side of • Bespatter (v) : soil by spattering

  10. bi • Bi –two • Example words: • Bicycle (n): lightweight vehicle with two wheels • Bicultural (adj.): having two distinct cultures existing side by side

  11. bio • Bio – life • Example words: • Biology (n) – the study of life • Biopsy(n) –the surgical removal of cells from the living body for examination and diagnosis

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