Vocab List #2 Review - 8H

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

Back

down from; opposite of

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What does the prefix 'abs-' mean?

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away from

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What does the prefix 'ab-' mean?

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away

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What is the definition of a prefix?

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A word part that is placed before the base word or root.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'de-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'dehydrate' - to remove water from.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'abs-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'absent' - not present.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'ab-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'abnormal' - not normal.

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What is the role of prefixes in word formation?

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Prefixes modify the meaning of the base word.

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How does the prefix 'de-' change the meaning of the word 'construct'?

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It changes it to 'deconstruct', meaning to take apart.

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What is the difference between 'abdicating' and 'abandoning'?

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'Abdicating' refers to formally giving up a position, while 'abandoning' means to leave something behind.