Prefix/Roots/Suffix

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What does the prefix "pre" mean?

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before

"He arrived early to the preview (a showing before the main event); she made a prediction (a statement about what will happen before it occurs)."

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The word part "anti" means...

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against/opposite

"I am an anti-authoritarian (against authoritarianism).

The scientist worked with antimatter."

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The word part "de" means...

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opposite; to remove

"I detached the cable; I deboned the chicken; he was dethroned."

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The word part "dis" means...

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not

"I find myself in a state of disequilibrium (not stable); I am dissatisfied (not satisfied)."

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What does the suffix "ful" mean?

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full of

"She was hopeful (full of hope) about her future; the basket was plentiful (full of plenty)."

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The word parts, "ir, il, im, in and a" all mean the same thing; what is the correct meaning?

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not

"I am irregular (not regular); he is immobile (not moving); she is inefficient; that is illegal; his amoral activities and attitude brought on the disdain of the town."

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"mid" means what?

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middle

"The thorax is the midsection of the insect."

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What does the root word "ethos" mean?

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relating to morals/ethics

"She found it unethical to eat meat; they chose to appeal to the audience's ethical standards with their argument."

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The word parts "non" or "un" both mean...

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not

"These terms are non-negotiable or unable to be negotiated/argued against; you are being noncooperative (refusing to work together)."

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What does the prefix "ab" mean?

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not

"Their behavior was abnormal."