Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:29 PM

Prefixes and Suffixes

The prefix "anti" before a word means against.
  • anti-smoking
  • anti-terrorism
  • anti-freeze

The prefix "semi" before a word means half.
  • semi-finals
  • semi-circular
  • semi-conscious

The suffix "ism" after a word, turns the word into an abstract noun or an idea.
  • environmentalism
  • capitalism
  • sexism

The suffix "ist" after a word, turns the word into a person who believes in the idea.
  • Terrorist
  • Feminist
  • Sexist
  • Environmentalist

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