Resources for Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: Common Prefixes

This collection of vocabulary lists covers the common prefixes found in Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards. These lists give students the tools to help them decode word meanings, enhance their reading comprehension, and improve their written and spoken communication skills in English.

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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: ant-, anti-

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- antagonist
- antibiotic
- antibody
- anticlimactic
- anticoagulant
- antidote
- antihero
- antihistamine
- anti-inflammatory
- antiseptic
- antisocial
- antisubmarine
- antitrust
- antiviral
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: auto-

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- autobiography
- autochthonous
- autocracy
- autocrat
- autocratic
- autodidact
- autograph
- autoimmune
- automatic
- automation
- automobile
- automotive
- autonomous
- autonomy
- autopsy
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: bi-

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- bilingual
- bilateral
- bipartisan
- bicameral
- bifurcated
- bisect
- bipolar
- bigamy
- binoculars
- biennial
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: de-

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- deactivate
- defrost
- dehumidify
- decontaminate
- deconstruct
- detoxify
- dehydrate
- decolonize
- declassify
- decolorize
- deforestation
- deflate
- declutter
- decentralize
- demilitarize
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: dis-

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- disabuse
- disallow
- disapproval
- disbelief
- discontent
- discourteous
- dishonest
- disillusioned
- dislike
- dislocate
- dislodge
- disobedient
- disproportionate
- disqualify
- dissident
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: en-, em-

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- entangle
- empower
- enlarge
- ensnare
- embitter
- entrap
- encourage
- enrich
- enlighten
- enrage
- encode
- embody
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: fore-

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- foreboding
- forecast
- forefather
- foreground
- foremost
- forerunner
- foresee
- foreshadow
- foreshadowing
- foresight
- foretell
- foreword
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: in-, im-, il-, ir-

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- illegal
- illegible
- imbalance
- immature
- immeasurable
- immobile
- immoral
- immovable
- impatient
- impolite
- improbable
- inaccurate
- incomplete
- inconvenient
- incredible
- ineffective
- inefficient
- informal
- invisible
- irrational
- irrecoverable
- irregular
- irrelevant
- irreparable
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: inter-

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- interaction
- intercede
- interfere
- interim
- interject
- interlude
- intermediate
- international
- interregnum
- intervene
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: micro-

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- micro
- microscope
- microorganism
- microbiologist
- microbe
- microphone
- microwave
- microprocessor
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mid-

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- midafternoon
- midbrain
- midday
- midfield
- midland
- midline
- midnight
- midpoint
- midriff
- midshipman
- midstream
- midsummer
- midterm
- midweek
- midwinter
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mis-

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- misalign
- misbehave
- miscarry
- mischief
- miscount
- miscue
- misdirect
- misfire
- misfit
- misfortune
- misgiving
- misguided
- mishap
- misinform
- misjudge
- mislay
- mislead
- mismatch
- misplace
- misprint
- misquote
- misread
- misrule
- misshapen
- misspeak
- misspell
- misstep
- mistake
- mistrust
- misuse
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: multi-

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- multicolored
- multicultural
- multidimensional
- multiethnic
- multifaceted
- multifarious
- multiform
- multilateral
- multilevel
- multilingual
- multimedia
- multinational
- multiple
- multiplex
- multiplicand
- multiplication
- multiplicity
- multiply
- multipurpose
- multiracial
- multistory
- multitude
- multitudinous
- multivitamin
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: non-

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- nonevent
- nonfat
- nonliving
- nonmember
- nonprofit
- nonreader
- nonsense
- nonslip
- nonsmoker
- nonstarter
- nonstick
- nonstop
- nontoxic
- nonverbal
- nonviolent
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: oct-

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- octogenarian
- octagonal
- octopus
- octagon
- octave
- octothorpe
- octuple
- octosyllabic
- octopod
- octangular
- octosyllable
- octet
- octahedron
- octane
- octameter
- October
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: over-

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- overcrowded
- overpopulation
- overshadow
- overarching
- overstatement
- overburden
- overburdened
- overrun
- overbearing
- overload
- overpower
- overwrought
- overstate
- overcast
- overboard
- overzealous
- overwhelming
- overwhelm
- overweening
- overestimate
- overblown
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: poly-

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- polynomial
- polygon
- polysemy
- polysyllabic
- polysemous
- polymath
- polytheism
- polytheistic
- polyglot
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: pre-

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- prelude
- prequel
- preempt
- presage
- predestined
- prediction
- preconception
- precedent
- prejudicial
- preliminary
- predict
- preposition
- preordain
- precognition
- predecease
- prenuptial
- presupposition
- previously
- preconceived
- prefigure
- prevention
- preparatory
- presuppose
- prenatal
- prehistory
- precede
- preface
- preparation
- predisposed
- precaution
- preemptive
- preview
- prefix
- previous
- prerequisite
- prepare
- premonition
- premature
- premeditated
- prehistoric
- predictability
- predetermine
- predecessor
- precursor
- preclude
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: quad-

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- quadrennial
- quadrille
- quadrilateral
- quadratic
- quad
- quadruple
- quadrangle
- quadrant
- quadruped
- quadrennium
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: re-

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- readjust
- reaffirm
- reassure
- rebound
- rebuttal
- recall
- recidivism
- reclaim
- recognize
- recur
- redundant
- reflect
- reiterate
- renewable
- renovate
- repetition
- replenish
- reproduction
- resilience
- resound
- responsive
- restoration
- retaliate
- retraction
- revivify
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: semi-

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- semifinal
- semicolon
- seminal
- semiotic
- seminar
- semiweekly
- semitransparent
- semitransparency
- semivowel
- semitropics
- semitropic
- semitropical
- semisolid
- semisoft
- semirigid
- semipermeable
- semiprivate
- semisynthetic
- semiskilled
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: sub-

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- subconscious
- subjugate
- subliminal
- submarine
- submerge
- submissive
- subordinate
- subservient
- subsidiary
- subterranean
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: trans-

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- transgression
- translucent
- transact
- transcontinental
- transcultural
- transfix
- transformation
- transitory
- translation
- transparent
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: super-

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- supercilious
- supererogatory
- superfluous
- superimpose
- superintendent
- superiority
- superlative
- supernumerary
- supersede
- supervise
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: tele-

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- telegram
- telegraph
- telekinesis
- telemetry
- telepathic
- telepathy
- telephone
- teleport
- telescope
- televise
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: tri-

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