Level 6 Dec/Jan Vocabulary

pre (prefix)

before

precalculate

to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute

prequel

A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative takes place before that of a preexisting work or a sequel.

ir (prefix)

not, without

irretraceable

unable to be traced

irreverent

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

re- (prefix)

back, again

reiterate

to say again, repeat

Remineralization

Replacement of minerals in the tooth

de (prefix)

down, away from, about

deconstruct

to break down into constituent parts; dissect; dismantle

dehumanize

deprive of positive human qualities

post- (prefix)

after

postapocalyptic

denoting or relating to the time following a nuclear war or other catastrophic event.

postpartum

after childbirth

trans (prefix)

across

Transitional

movement, passage, or change from one position, state, subject, concept, etc., to another, change

transatlantic

(adj) across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus did a \_______ voyage in 1492

sub (prefix)

under, below, less than

subordinate

(adj.) lower in rank or position, secondary; (n.) one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; (v.) to put in a lower or secondary position

subtle

delicate, elusive, not obvious

com (prefix)

with, together, or next to

communal

used or shared in common by everyone in a group

commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance

contra (prefix)

opposite, against

contraband

(n.) illegal traffic, smuggled goods; (adj.) illegal, prohibited

contrarian

a person who thinks differently from other people; a person who does the opposite of what is expected

dis (prefix)

apart/not

disestablish

to do away with, put an end to an institution

disembark

leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle