prefixes and suffixes

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unkind'?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not', so 'unkind' means 'not kind'.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in the word 'concentration'?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates a state or condition, so 'concentration' refers to the state of focusing.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond'.

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What does the word 'helpless' mean?

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The word 'helpless' means 'without help'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ist' in the word 'scientist'?

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The suffix '-ist' indicates a person who practices or is concerned with something, so 'scientist' refers to a person who studies science.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before', so 'preview' means to see something before it is officially available.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'joyful'?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of', so 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly', so 'misunderstand' means to understand wrongly.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate in the word 'readable'?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done, so 'readable' means that something can be read.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean in the word 'international'?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', so 'international' refers to something that occurs between nations.