The prefix dis- can mean away or not. So, to "disperse" means to spread out, to move away from the starting point in many directions. Additionally, "undress" means take off clothes; "discover" means find; "instruct" means teach or tell what to do; "tumble" means fall over.

The prefix dia- means through, across, between. As in, "diameter" which is a straight line that passes through a circle. So, a "dialogue" is a conversation between two or more people. Additionally, "peril" is danger; "ambition" is a strong desire to achieve something; an "ideology" is a belief system, a system of ideas and ideals; "convention" is the way things are usually done or an agreement. 

The prefix spec- means look. As in, "spectator" which means watcher of a performance or "spectacles" which are glasses. So, a "spectacle" is a display, a visually impressive performance, something worth seeing. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break; a "vow" is a promise; a "flaw" is a weakness; a "tome" is a long and boring book.

The prefix bene- means good. As in, "benevolent" which means good-natured. So, "benefit" means something positive gained from something, an advantage. Additionally, "abhorrence" is hatred; "caution" is the quality of being overly careful; "patriotism" is the love of one's country; "jeopardy" is danger, trouble. 

The prefix ad- means to, toward. So, to "address" means to speak towards someone, to speak directly to someone. An "address" is a speech, a public statement. Additionally, a "task" is a job, a duty that needs to be done; a "contribution" is something added to help; an "organization" is a group working together for some purpose; an "intention" is something meant to be done, a plan, a mission. 

The prefix under- means below, beneath. As in "underwater" or "underwear." So, "undersized" means below the right size, below normal size. This is closest in meaning to "small." Additionally, "hardy" means tough; "giant" means very big; "erroneous" means incorrect; "costly" means expensive, coming with great loss (of money).

The prefix mis- means badly. So, to "misinform" is to give bad information, to lie to, to deceive. Additionally, "secede" means leave a group, disband from a union; "exceed" means to go beyond; "register" means sign up for; "legislate" means make laws.

The prefix de- means away, from. As in, "descend" which means to go down and away from. So, "depart" means go away, leave. Additionally, "return" means come back; "host" means have people in one's home; "visit" means go to another place and then come back; "excel" means to do very well at.

The prefix post- means after. As in, "posthumous" which means after death. So, to "postpone" means to put off something to do after. This is closest in meaning to "suspend" which means to pause, to wait to do something. Additionally, "possess" means have, own; "borrow" means take something with the intention to give it back; "polish" means clean, make shiny; "affirm" means state is accurate, confirm is true.

The prefix pre- means before. As in, "prevent" which means stop something before it happens. So, "presumptuous" means someone who acts before it is appropriate, bold, assertive and audacious, brash. The closest answer to this is "arrogant." Additionally, "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "sordid" means involving immoral behavior, dirty, filthy; "secretive" means sneaky, trying to keep something secret; "hideous" means very ugly, disgusting and unattractive.