Vocabulary Flashcard 01

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'ex' mean?

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The prefix 'ex' means 'out of' or 'from'. Examples include expel, ex-mayor, and exorcism.

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What does the prefix 'extra' mean?

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The prefix 'extra' means 'beyond' or 'more than'. Examples include extraordinary and extracurricular.

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix 'escent' indicate?

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The suffix 'escent' indicates a process of becoming or being in a certain state. Examples include adolescent and luminescent.

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What does the prefix 'for' mean?

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The prefix 'for' means 'against' or 'away'. Examples include forbid, forsake, and forgive.

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What does the suffix 'ence' signify?

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The suffix 'ence' signifies a state or quality. Examples include urgency, difference, and dependence.

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What is the meaning of 'adolescent'?

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Adolescent refers to a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

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What does 'extrovert' mean?

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An extrovert is a person who is outgoing and enjoys being around other people.

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What does 'effervescence' refer to?

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Effervescence refers to the bubbles that form in a liquid, often associated with carbonated drinks.