PREFIXES FORE PRE POST Before and After PREFIX MEANING WORDS YOU KNOW Fore before toward foresee Pre before toward prepare Post after behind postscript FORECAST verbto predict or estimate in advance ID: 288234
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Red HOT ROOTSPREFIXES
FORE, PRE, POSTSlide2
Before and AfterPREFIX
MEANING
WORDS YOU KNOW
Fore before, toward foresee
Pre before, toward prepare
Post after, behind postscriptSlide3
FORECAST(verb)-to predict or estimate in advance
The weatherman
forecasted
that it will rain today. Slide4
FORETHOUGHT(noun)-a thought that comes beforehand, a prediction
She had the
forethought
to bring along an umbrella in case it rained. Slide5
FOREWARN(verb)-to warn beforehand
The weather bureau
forewarned
the residents of the approaching storm.Slide6
POSTERIOR(noun)-the back side
The
posterior
of the house was plain, but the front was very attractive. Slide7
POSTHUMOUS(
adj
)-happening after someone’s death
The
posthumous
reading of his will offered many surprises about his wealth.Slide8
POSTPONE(verb)-put off until a later time
Would it be okay with you if we
postponed
our appointment until next week?Slide9
PREAMBLE(noun) an introduction or introductory explanation
The
preamble
briefly explained what the intent of the document was. Slide10
PRECAUTION(noun)-care taken beforehand
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a
precaution
that everyone should practice.Slide11
PREMATURE(
adj
)-happening or ripening before the natural or proper time
The
premature
baby was born a month too soon and was very small. Slide12
PREMIER(noun)-the first performance of showing
The rock group’s
premier
took place before a small but faithful group of fans. Slide13
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