ASVAB 99th PERCENTILE (MASTER FLASHCARD SET)

Prefix/Root/Suffix: a- / an-

without, not. Examples: amoral, anhydrous, anomaly

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ab- / abs-

away from, off. Examples: abduct, abstract, abstain

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ad- / ac- / af-

to, toward. Examples: adhere, accelerate, affix

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ambi- / amphi-

both, around. Examples: ambidextrous, amphibian

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ante-

before. Examples: antebellum, antecedent

Prefix/Root/Suffix: anti-

against, opposite. Examples: antidote, antibiotic

Prefix/Root/Suffix: bene- / bon-

good, well. Examples: benevolent, bonus, benign

Prefix/Root/Suffix: circum-

around. Examples: circumnavigate, circumference

Prefix/Root/Suffix: com- / con- / col-

with, together. Examples: combine, connect, collaborate

Prefix/Root/Suffix: contra- / counter-

against. Examples: contradict, counteract

Prefix/Root/Suffix: de-

down, away, reverse. Examples: descend, detract, deactivate

Prefix/Root/Suffix: dis-

apart, not, opposite. Examples: disagree, dissect, dismiss

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ex- / e-

out of, from. Examples: extract, emit, exile

Prefix/Root/Suffix: extra-

beyond. Examples: extraordinary, extraterrestrial

Prefix/Root/Suffix: in- / im- / il- / ir-

not / into. Examples: invisible, immerse, illegal, irregular

Prefix/Root/Suffix: inter-

between, among. Examples: international, intercept

Prefix/Root/Suffix: intra- / intro-

within. Examples: intravenous, introvert

Prefix/Root/Suffix: mal- / male-

bad, evil. Examples: malicious, malevolent, malfunction

Prefix/Root/Suffix: mis-

wrong, bad. Examples: mislead, misplace, misfortune

Prefix/Root/Suffix: multi-

many. Examples: multitude, multinational

Prefix/Root/Suffix: non-

not. Examples: nonessential, nonviolent

Prefix/Root/Suffix: ob- / op-

against, toward. Examples: obstruct, oppose

Prefix/Root/Suffix: peri-

around. Examples: perimeter, peripheral

Prefix/Root/Suffix: post-

after. Examples: postscript, postwar

Prefix/Root/Suffix: pre-

before. Examples: precede, predict, prehistoric

Prefix/Root/Suffix: pro-

forward, in favor of. Examples: progress, promote, proponent

Prefix/Root/Suffix: re-

again, back. Examples: return, revise, retract

Prefix/Root/Suffix: sub- / suc- / suf-

under, below. Examples: submarine, succeed, suffer

Prefix/Root/Suffix: super- / sur-

above, over. Examples: superior, surplus, survive

Prefix/Root/Suffix: trans-

across, beyond. Examples: transport, transcend, transparent

Prefix/Root/Suffix: un-

not, reverse. Examples: unable, unfold, unnecessary

Prefix/Root/Suffix: uni- / mono-

one. Examples: unique, monopoly, monologue

Prefix/Root/Suffix: bi- / di-

two. Examples: bicycle, dichotomy, dioxide

Prefix/Root/Suffix: tri-

three. Examples: triangle, tripod, trilogy

Prefix/Root/Suffix: poly- / multi-

many. Examples: polygon, polyglot, multitude

Prefix/Root/Suffix: omni-

all. Examples: omniscient, omnipotent, omnivore

Prefix/Root/Suffix: semi- / hemi-

half. Examples: semicircle, hemisphere

Prefix/Root/Suffix: hyper-

over, excessive. Examples: hyperactive, hypertension

Prefix/Root/Suffix: hypo-

under, below normal. Examples: hypothermia, hypothesis

Prefix/Root/Suffix: neo-

new. Examples: neolithic, neonatal

Prefix/Root/Suffix: pseudo-

false. Examples: pseudonym, pseudoscience

Prefix/Root/Suffix: auto-

self. Examples: autobiography, automatic

Prefix/Root/Suffix: bio-

life. Examples: biology, biography, antibiotic

Prefix/Root/Suffix: chrono-

time. Examples: chronology, synchronize

Prefix/Root/Suffix: geo-

earth. Examples: geography, geology, geometry

Prefix/Root/Suffix: graph- / gram-

write, draw. Examples: autograph, diagram, grammar

Prefix/Root/Suffix: log- / logue-

word, study, speech. Examples: logic, dialogue, biology

Prefix/Root/Suffix: meter- / metr-

measure. Examples: thermometer, metric, diameter

Prefix/Root/Suffix: morph-

form, shape. Examples: metamorphosis, amorphous

Prefix/Root/Suffix: path-

feeling, disease. Examples: sympathy, pathology, apathy

Prefix/Root/Suffix: phil-

love. Examples: philosophy, philanthropist, bibliophile

Prefix/Root/Suffix: phon-

sound. Examples: telephone, symphony, phonetic

Prefix/Root/Suffix: photo-

light. Examples: photograph, photosynthesis

Prefix/Root/Suffix: scop- / spect-

look, see. Examples: microscope, inspect, spectator

Prefix/Root/Suffix: therm-

heat. Examples: thermometer, thermal, hypothermia

Prefix/Root/Suffix: verb-

word. Examples: verbal, verbose, proverb

Prefix/Root/Suffix: vid- / vis-

see. Examples: video, vision, invisible

Prefix/Root/Suffix: voc- / vok-

call, voice. Examples: vocal, invoke, advocate

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -able / -ible

capable of, worthy of. Examples: readable, visible, flexible

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ance / -ence

state, quality. Examples: importance, independence

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ate

to make, to act. Examples: activate, mediate, narrate

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -fy / -ify

to make. Examples: simplify, magnify, purify

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ism

doctrine, belief, practice. Examples: capitalism, heroism

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ist

one who practices. Examples: artist, biologist, pacifist

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ity / -ty

state, quality. Examples: reality, purity, safety

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ment

result, action, state. Examples: achievement, movement

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ology / -logy

study of. Examples: biology, psychology, geology

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -ous / -ious

full of, having. Examples: dangerous, ambitious, curious

Prefix/Root/Suffix: -tion / -sion

act, state, result. Examples: action, decision, tension

Define: abate

to lessen in intensity or amount; subside

Define: abdicate

to give up a position, right, or power

Define: aberration

a departure from what is normal or expected

Define: abhor

to regard with disgust and hatred

Define: abject

utterly hopeless, miserable, or wretched

Define: abridge

to shorten or condense (a text)

Define: abscond

to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection

Define: abstain

to deliberately refrain from something

Define: accolade

an award or expression of praise

Define: acquiesce

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Define: acrimony

bitterness or ill feeling

Define: adroit

skillful and clever, especially with the hands or mind

Define: adulation

excessive praise or flattery

Define: affable

friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to

Define: alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

Define: alleviate

to make suffering or a problem less severe

Define: aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Define: ameliorate

to make something bad or unsatisfactory better

Define: amiable

having a friendly and pleasant manner

Define: anachronism

something out of its proper time period

Define: anomaly

something that deviates from what is standard or expected

Define: antipathy

a deep-seated feeling of dislike

Define: apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Define: appease

to pacify or placate by giving in to demands

Define: arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason

Define: arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult

Define: assuage

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

Define: astute

having or showing shrewd ability to notice and understand things

Define: austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain

Define: avarice

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Define: benevolent

well-meaning and kindly