(11) Di- means two Dichotomy = split into two parts Examples Dichotomy = split into two parts Dilemma = choice between two bad alternatives
(12) Dia- means across Examples Diameter = distance across the center of a circle Diagonal = distance across a figure Diagram = a drawn model
(13) Dis-/dif- means not; apart Examples Discord = not in harmony Differ = to disagree Disparity = not being equal; having a difference
(14) Dys- means faulty; bad Examples Dysfunctional = operate incorrectly Dyslexia = faulty ability to read Dyspepsia = indigestion
(15) Ex-/e- means out Exit = to leave Expel = to drive out Examples Exit = to leave Expel = to drive out Extirpate = to root out Eject = to throw out
(16) Extra-/extro- means beyond;outside Examples Extracurricular = beyond the curriculum Extraterritorial = beyond a nation’s boundaries Extrovert = a person mostly interested in other people and things
(17) Hyper- means above; excessively Examples Hyperbole = exaggeration Hyperventilate = breathe very quickly
(18) Hypo- means beneath; lower Examples Hypoglycemia = low blood sugar Hypothyroid = low-functioning Hypodermic = beneath your skin
(19) in-/im- means not Inefficient = not efficient or productive Examples Inefficient = not efficient or productive Inarticulate = can’t speak understandably Impeccable = not wrecked up; perfect
(20) il-/ir- means not Illegible = not readable Examples Illegible = not readable Irrelevant = doesn’t matter Irrevocable = can’t change it or “call it back”