Spelling List 5-25
5-25 Spelling Tip
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The prefixes extra-
and pro-.
A prefix is part of a word that is placed before
another word.
The prefix extra- means out of, beyond. The prefix extra-
is added to the word extraordinary, which means out of the ordinary.
The prefix pro- means forward, before. The prefix pro
is added to the word proceed, which means to go before. |
| Words |
Definitions |
| 1. |
promote |
1. raise in rank, condition, or importance: Pupils
who pass the test will be promoted to the next higher grade. 2. help to grow
or develop: help to succeed. 3. help to organize; start: Several bankers
promoted the new company. 4. further the sale of (an article) by advertising. |
| 2. |
extract |
1. pull out or draw out, usually with some effort:
extract a tooth. 2. obtain by pressing, squeezing, etc. extract oil from
olives. |
| 3. |
protect |
shield from harm or danger; shelter; defend; guard:
Proper food protects a person's health. |
| 4. |
production |
1. act of producing; creation; manufacture: the
production of automobiles. 2. something produced: the yearly production
of a farm. 3. amount produced: a decline in production. |
| 5. |
progress |
1. an advance or growth; development; improvement.
2. get better; advance; develop. 3. a moving forward; going
ahead. |
| 6. |
extraordinary |
beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; very remarkable:
Eight feet is an extraordinary height for a person. |
| 7. |
extravagant |
1. spending carelessly and lavishly; wasteful: An
extravagant person has extravagant tastes and habits. 2. beyond the bounds of
reason: an extravagant price, extravagant praise. |
| 8. |
prolong |
make longer; extend; stretch; protract: prolong a visit.
Good care may prolong a sick person's life. |
| 9. |
proclaim |
make known publicly and officially; declare publicly:
proclaim a holiday. |
| 10. |
proceed |
1. go on after having stopped; move forward. 2.
carry on any activity. 3. come forth; issue; go out: Heat proceed from
fire. |
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