Red HOT ROOTS PREFIXES FORE, PRE, POST

Before and After Fore before, toward foresee PREFIX MEANING WORDS YOU KNOW Fore before, toward foresee Pre before, toward prepare Post after, behind postscript

FORECAST (verb)-to predict or estimate in advance The weatherman forecasted that it will rain today.

FORETHOUGHT (noun)-a thought that comes beforehand, a prediction She had the forethought to bring along an umbrella in case it rained.

FOREWARN (verb)-to warn beforehand The weather bureau forewarned the residents of the approaching storm.

POSTERIOR (noun)-the back side The posterior of the house was plain, but the front was very attractive.

POSTHUMOUS (adj)-happening after someone’s death The posthumous reading of his will offered many surprises about his wealth.

POSTPONE (verb)-put off until a later time Would it be okay with you if we postponed our appointment until next week?

PREAMBLE (noun) an introduction or introductory explanation The preamble briefly explained what the intent of the document was.

PRECAUTION (noun)-care taken beforehand Looking both ways before crossing the street is a precaution that everyone should practice.

PREMATURE (adj)-happening or ripening before the natural or proper time The premature baby was born a month too soon and was very small.

PREMIER (noun)-the first performance of showing The rock group’s premier took place before a small but faithful group of fans.

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