Vocab Review 14

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What is the meaning of 'reflection'?

Back

The image that is seen in a mirror or shiny surface, created by light bouncing off that surface.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

It means 'back' or 'again'.

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What are prefixes?

Back

Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does 'deflect' mean?

Back

To cause something to change direction or to bend away.

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What does 'reflect' mean?

Back

To throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

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What does 'inflexible' mean?

Back

Not able to be bent or changed; rigid.

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What do '-ible' and '-ion' have in common?

Back

They are both suffixes that modify the meaning of the root word.

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What does 'circum-' mean?

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It means 'around' or 'about'.

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What does 'bend' refer to in terms of word parts?

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It refers to the action of changing the shape or direction of something.