Words with Similar Prefixes

E-, Ex-

Out, from, away

In-, Im-

In, into, on, against, over

Emigrate (v)

Move out of a country or region

Immigrate (v)

Move into a foreign country or region as a permanent resident

Eminent (adj)

Standing out; conspicuous; distinguished; noteworthy

Imminent (adj)

Hanging threateningly over one's head; about to occur; impending

Enervate (v)

Lessen the strength of; enfeeble; weaken

Erosion (n)

Gradual wearing away

Evoke (v)

Bring out; call forth; elicit

Invoke (v)

Call on for help or protection; appeal to for support

Excise (v)

Cut out; remove by cutting out

Incise (v)

Cut into; carve; engrave

Exclusive (adj)

1. Shutting out, or tending to shut out, others

2. Not shared with others; single; sole

Inclusive (adj)

Including the limits (dates, numbers, etc) mentioned

Exhibit (v)

Show; display (literally hold out)

Inhibit (v)

Hold in check; restrain; repress

Expel (v)

Drive out; force out; compel to leave

Impel (v)

Drive on; force; compel

Implicate (v)

Show to be part of or connected with; involve

Impugn (v)

Call in question; assail by words or arguments; attack as false, contradict (antonym: advocate)

Incarcerate (v)

Put in prison; imprison; confine

Inscribe (v)

Write, engrave, or print to create a lasting record

Insurgent (n)

One who rises in revolt against established authority; rebel

Insurgent (adj)

Rebellious

Extra-

Outside

Intra-

Within

Extracurricular (adj)

Outside the regular curriculum, or course of study

Extraneous (adj)

Coming from or existing outside; foreign; not essential

Extravagant (adj)

1. Outside the bounds of reason; excessive

2. spending lavishly; wasteful

(antonyms: restrained, frugal)

Intramural (adj)

Within the walls or boundaries (of a school, college, etc.); confined to members (of a school, college, etc.)

Intraparty (adj)

Within a party

Intrastate (adj)

Within a state

Intravenous (adj)

Within or by way of the veins

Contra-, Contro-, Counter-

Against, contrary

Con (adv)

Against; on the negative side (short for contra) Antonym: pro

Con (n)

Opposing argument; reason against

Contraband (n)

Merchandise imported or exported contrary to law; smuggled goods

Contravene (v)

Go or act contrary to; violate; disregard; infringe

Controversy (n)

( literally, a turning against) Dispute; debate; quarrel

Counter (adv)

Contrary; in the opposite direction

Countermand (v)

Cancel (an order) by issuing a contrary order

Incontrovertible (adj)

Not able to be turned against or disputed; unquestionable; certain; indisputable

Inter-

Between

Intercede (v)

( Literally, go between) Interfere to reconcile differences; mediate; plead in another's behalf; intervene

Intercept (v)

Stop or seize on the way from one place to another

Interlinear (adj)

Inserted between lines already printed or written

Interlude (n)

Anything filling the time between two events; interval

Intermediary (n)

Go-between; mediator

Intermission (n)

Pause between periods of activity; interval; interruption

Intersect (v)

Cut by passing through or across; divide; cross

Interurban (adj)

Between cities or towns

Intervene (v)

1. Come between

2. come in to settle a quarrel; intercede; mediate