1. Red HOT ROOTS PREFIXES
FORE, PRE, POST

2. Before and After Fore before, toward foresee
PREFIX MEANING WORDS YOU KNOW
Fore before, toward foresee
Pre before, toward prepare
Post after, behind postscript

3. FORECAST (verb)-to predict or estimate in advance
The weatherman forecasted that it will rain today.

4. FORETHOUGHT (noun)-a thought that comes beforehand, a prediction
She had the forethought to bring along an umbrella in case it rained.

5. FOREWARN (verb)-to warn beforehand
The weather bureau forewarned the residents of the approaching storm.

6. POSTERIOR (noun)-the back side
The posterior of the house was plain, but the front was very attractive.

7. POSTHUMOUS (adj)-happening after someone’s death
The posthumous reading of his will offered many surprises about his wealth.

8. POSTPONE (verb)-put off until a later time
Would it be okay with you if we postponed our appointment until next week?

9. PREAMBLE (noun) an introduction or introductory explanation
The preamble briefly explained what the intent of the document was.

10. PRECAUTION (noun)-care taken beforehand
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a precaution that everyone should practice.

11. PREMATURE
(adj)-happening or ripening before the natural or proper time
The premature baby was born a month too soon and was very small.

12. PREMIER (noun)-the first performance of showing
The rock group’s premier took place before a small but faithful group of fans.

13. NOW PRACTICE YOUR WORDS!