New developments in brain science have recently proven that an intentional practice of pausing for a few minutes of meditation, prayer, or other contemplative practice actually rewires our brain in ways that make us calmer, less reactive, and better able to see the bigger picture — in our own relationships and in the world events of our lives.
Most of us were taught to reach down, stroke the cat with palm from head to tail and repeat. But if you could ask cats, they might tell another story.
The fact is, all cats are different. Each cat has his or her own preference for touch, their touch threshold.
Some like to be petted on the head and some don’t. Some like to be scratched at the tail while some can’t stand it. Some like a strong touch while some like a very light one
A writer has so much going on in his head at all times that he can create an entire world (in his books) for people to read and experience.
A prefix is a letter or a group of letters attached to the beginning of a word (or word root) that partly indicates its meaning. Basically, the word prefix itself begins with the prefix pre-, which generally means “before” or “in front of”. By contrast, a letter or group of letters attaching to the end of a word is called a suffix.
Generally, many of today’s English words contain prefixes from Greek or Latin. Thus, understanding the meanings of the most common prefixes can help us deduce the definition of new words we run across in our reading. Especially knowing a prefix can make a word mean its opposite, such as the difference between “possible” and “impossible”.
Still, we do need to be careful. The same prefix may be spelled in more than one way (pre- and pro-, for instance). Also, some prefixes (such as in-) have more than one meaning (“not” or “without” versus “in” or “into,” as an example). Even so, being able to recognize prefixes can help us build our vocabularies and parse out words we may not know.
| Prefix | Meaning | Examples |
| a-, an- | without, lack of, not | amoral, acellular, abyss, achromatic, anhydrous |
| ante- | before, earlier, in front of | antecedent, antedate, antemeridian, anterior |
| anti- | against, opposite of | anticlimax. antiaircraft, antiseptic, antibody |
| auto- | self, same | autopilot, autobiography, automobile, autofocus |
| circum- | around, about | circumvent, circumnavigate, circumscribe |
| co- | with, together | co-pilot, co-worker, co-exist, co-author |
| com-, con- | together, with | companion, commingle, contact, concentrate |
| contra-, contro- | against, opposite | contradict, contrast, contrary, controversy |
| de- | down, off, away from | devalue, deactivate, debug, degrade, deduce |
| dis- | not, apart, away | disappear, disagreeable, disbar, dissect |
| en- | put into, cover with | enclose, entangle, enslave, encase |
| ex- | out of, from, former | extract, exhale, excavate, ex-president |
| extra- | beyond, outside, more than | extracurricular, extramarital, extravagant |
| hetero- | different, other | heterosexual, heterodox, heterogeneous |
| homo-, homeo- | same, alike | homonym, homophone, homeostasis |
| hyper- | over, more, beyond | hyperactive, hypersensitive, hypercritical |
| il-, im-, in-, ir- | not, without | illegal, immoral, inconsiderate, irresponsible |
| in- | in, into | insert, inspection, infiltrate |
| inter- | between, among | intersect, interstellar, intervene, interpenetrate |
| intra-, intro- | within, inside | intravenous, intragalactic, introvert |
| macro- | large, prominent | macroeconomics, macrostructure, macrocosm |
| micro- | very small | microscope, microcosm, microbe |
| mono- | one, single, alone | monocle, monologue, monogamy, monotony |
| non- | not, without | nonentity, nonaggressive, nonessential, nonfiction |
| omni- | all, every | omniscient, omnivorous, omniscient, omnidirectional |
| post- | after, behind | postmortem, posterior, postscript, postoperative |
| pre-, pro- | before, forward | precede, predict, project, prologue |
| re- | again | reelect, readmit, resubmit |
| sub- | under, lower | submarine, subsidiary, substandard |
| sym-, syn- | same time, together | symmetry, symposium, synchronize, synapse |
| tele- | from or over a distance | telecommunications, telemedicine, television, telephone |
| trans- | across, beyond, through | transmit, transaction, translation, transfer |
| tri- | three, every third | tricycle, trimester, triangle, triathlon |
| un- | not, lacking, opposite of | unfinished, unskilled, ungraceful, unfriendly |
| uni- | one, single | unicorn, unicellular, unicycle, unilateral |
| up- | to the top or north, higher/better | upbeat, updo, upgrade, upload, uphill, upstage, upscale, up-tempo |
Lastly, the general rule is to use the whole prefix in a word—as in, refrain from adding or removing letters.
Source: thoughtco.com©
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Christmas is a special time filled with joy, love, and hope. One of the best ways to celebrate is by sharing positive inspirational quotes that lift our spirits and remind us of the true meaning of the season. These quotes can help us reflect on kindness, giving, and togetherness, making our holiday even more meaningful. Whether you’re hanging decorations, sipping hot cocoa, or spending time with family, these words can brighten your day.
