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The prefixes *e-* and *ex-*, besides meaning "out," can also act as intensive prefixes. These prefixes can effectively be translated as "thoroughly" to highlight their intensive function. For instance, the prefix *e-*, such as in [*e*]lude, means to "thoroughly" avoid someone, whereas the intensive prefix *ex-* in [*ex*]claim means to "thoroughly" shout out.

Prefixes are key morphemes in English vocabulary that begin words. The prefix *ex-*, with its variants *e-* and *ec-*, mean "out." Examples using this prefix include [*ex*]ceed, [*e*]ject, and [*ec*]centric. An easy way to remember that the prefix *ex-* means "out" is through the word [*ex*]it, for when you [*ex*]it a room, you go "out" of it.

The Latin root word *magn* means "great." This root word is the origin of numerous English vocabulary words, including [*magn*]ificent, [*magn*]itude, and [*magn*]animous. An easy way to remember that *magn* means "great" is through the word [*magn*]ifying glass, which makes something small "great" in size.

Prefixes are key morphemes in English vocabulary that begin words. The prefix *inter-* means "between." This prefix appears in numerous English vocabulary words, such as [*Inter*]net, [*inter*]esting, and [*inter*]view. An easy way to remember that the prefix *inter-* means "between" is through the word [*inter*]national, for [*inter*]national competitions occur "between" nations.

Prefixes are key morphemes in English vocabulary. The prefix *trans-* and its variant *tra-*, which mean "across," appear in many English vocabulary words, for example: [*trans*]mit, [*trans*]form, and [*tra*]jectory. Consider the word [*trans*]lation, which is the carrying "across" from one language into another.

Today we're celebrating our 50th rootcast. Hooray! We'll re-cap (or "take again") some of the highlights of Word Root Of The Day rootcasts, and summarize what we've learned.

The Latin root word *clud* and its variants *clus* and *clos* all mean "shut." These roots are the word origin of many English vocabulary words, including ex[*clud*]e, ex[*clus*]ive, and [*clos*]et. When you in[*clud*]e someone, you "shut" him in, thus performing the act of in[*clus*]ion, thereby [*clos*]ing or "shutting" him into your group.

The Latin root word *grad* and its variant *gress* both mean "step." These roots are the word origin of many English vocabulary words, including [*grad*]uate, [*grad*]ual, ag[*gress*]ive, and e[*gress*]. When you [*grad*]uate, you are ready for the next "step" in your education; likewise, when you make a great deal of pro[*gress*], you have "stepped" forward.

Prefixes are key morphemes in English vocabulary that begin words. The prefix *pre-*, which means "before," appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: [*pre*]dict, [*pre*]vent, and [*pre*]fix! An easy way to remember that the prefix *pre-* means "before" is through the word [*pre*]vent, for when you come "before" something else to stop it from happening, you [*pre*]vent it.

When studying root words, there are often spelling variants to a primary root word. The root word *ced*: "go," for instance, present in the words pre[*ced*]e and re[*ced*]e, has variant spellings of *cess* and *ceed*. Examples pro[*ceed*]ing from these variant spellings, all of which mean "go" as well, are ex[*cess*] and ex[*ceed*].