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1 (11) Di- means two Dichotomy = split into two parts
Examples Dichotomy = split into two parts Dilemma = choice between two bad alternatives

2 (12) Dia- means across Examples Diameter = distance across the center of a circle Diagonal = distance across a figure Diagram = a drawn model

3 (13) Dis-/dif- means not; apart
Examples Discord = not in harmony Differ = to disagree Disparity = not being equal; having a difference

4 (14) Dys- means faulty; bad
Examples Dysfunctional = operate incorrectly Dyslexia = faulty ability to read Dyspepsia = indigestion

5 (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

6 (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

7 (17) Hyper- means above; excessively
Examples Hyperbole = exaggeration Hyperventilate = breathe very quickly

8 (18) Hypo- means beneath; lower
Examples Hypoglycemia = low blood sugar Hypothyroid = low-functioning Hypodermic = beneath your skin

9 (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

10 (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”


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