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Prefixes and suffixes

Prefixes:
A prefix is a set of letters that is added to the Beginning of a word to
change its meaning.
Prefix Meaning Example word
disagree disallow
dis- Not, opposite of disadvantage dishonest
dislike disobey
disobedient disloyal
discontinue discourage
distrust discount
discomfort discontent
in, im Not incorrect impossible
inaccurate improper
inactive impolite
incomplete immature
invisible imperfect
insufficient
inappropriate
incapable
injustice
infield
inadequate
inconvenient
re- again , back redo Recycle
return reappear
recovered reapply
rebuild rearrange
recall refill
recount remake
replace remove
retry rewrite
mis- Incorrectly - misunderstand miscalculate
wrongly misbehave misconduct
misfortune mislead
misjudge misguide
misfire mismanage
un- Not uninteresting uninspired
unreal uncover
unafraid unusual
unbelievable unlike
unfinished undo
unhappy unsafe
unknown unpleasant
unlucky unfortunate
unfit unwanted
uncertain uncomfortable
unfair unfamiliar
unhelpful unable
unpack unlock
unexpected untidy
under- Underestimate underage
underground

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