Prefixes and Suffixes Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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not

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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not

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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wrongly or badly

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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not or opposite of

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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capable of or worthy of

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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without

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What does the word 'believable' mean?

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able to be believed; credible

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What does the word 'helpless' mean?

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without help; unable to help oneself

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What does the word 'misunderstood' mean?

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having a wrong understanding

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What does the word 'nonfiction' mean?

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not fiction; based on real events