Vocabulary Week 13

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What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

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The prefix 'multi-' means 'many' or 'multiple'.

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What does the prefix 'counter-' imply in a word?

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The prefix 'counter-' implies opposition or contrast.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'chrono-'?

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The prefix 'chrono-' relates to time.

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What does the suffix '-ian' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-ian' indicates belonging to or relating to.

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What is the meaning of the term 'root' in linguistics?

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In linguistics, a 'root' is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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What does the term 'suffix' refer to in word formation?

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A 'suffix' is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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Can you give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'multi-'?

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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'multi-' is 'multicultural'.

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What is an example of a word that contains the prefix 'counter-'?

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An example of a word that contains the prefix 'counter-' is 'counteract'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'chrono-'.

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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'chrono-' is 'chronology'.

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What is a common word that ends with the suffix '-ian'?

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A common word that ends with the suffix '-ian' is 'musician'.