Negatives Prefixes

4th Bimonthly5th Grade Spelling

invisible

• not visible

illiterate

• not knowing how to read or write

irregular

• not regular in form or shape

irresistible

• impossible to resist

impossible

• very difficult

informal

• having a friendly and relaxed quality

illegal

• not allowed by the law

impatient

• not willing to wait for something or someone

independent

• not requiring or relying on others

incorrect

• having errors or mistakes

inactive

• not doing things that require physical movement and energy

imperfect

• not perfect

impolite

• not polite,rude

immature

• acting in a childish way

illogical

• not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way

indefinite

• having no exact limits

inappropriate

• not right or suited for some purpose or situation

immobile

• unable to move

irresponsible

• lacking a sense of responsibility

inexpensive

• low in price

irrelevant

• not important or relating to what is being discussed right now

irreparable

• too bad to be corrected or repaired

intolerant

• not willing to allow or accept something

indisputable

• impossible to question or doubt

impersonal

• lacking emotional warmth