Vocabulary List Latin Prefixes 13-18
In-, Il-, Im-, Ir-: “not,” “un”
Il (not) + legible (clear enough to read)= illegible, impossible or hard to read.
Latin Prefixes13-18
Impunity
In which case should a mistake be treated with impunity?
Incessant
Is there any case when incessant nagging gets results?
When have you ever been treated inhospitably? What did you do?
Inhospitable
Has anyone in your life ever made an irrevocable decision in which you completely disagreed?
Irrevocable
What are some things that celebrities do when they start to become irrelevant?
Irrelevant
Bene-: “good,” “well” Bene (good)+ dicere--diction (to say)=
literally “good saying”
Mal-, Male-: “evil,” “ill,” “bad,” “badly” Mal (bad)+ Adjusted (adapt; become used
to)= Badly adjusted.
Latin Prefixes
Would you rather be stranded on a desert island with a benefactor or malefactor?
Benefactor and Malefactor
When was the last time you performed a benevolent deed?
Benevolent
What is the best way to avoid malnutrition?
Malnutrition
De-: “down,” “down from,” “opposite of” De (down) + Via (traveling through a
place)= Deviate (turn aside or down; stray; wander).
Latin Prefixes
Deviate
Fido and Tom like to deviate from the norm.
What are some issues that cause a home to depreciate in value?
Depreciate
Dis- “Opposite of,” “differently,” “apart,” “away”
Dis (opposite of) + content (satisfied)= discontent (dissatisfied)
Latin Prefixes
Does it make sense to demolish all buildings in disrepair? Why or why not?
Disrepair
When in life is it important to be dispassionate?
Dispassionate
SE- “apart” Se (apart) + Cede (give up power or
territory) = secede (literally “go apart”)
Latin Prefixes
I may have to secede from Team Edward and move to Team Jacob.
Secede
Where is the most secluded place in your house?
Seclude