Common Prefix list 1

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, in the word 'dishonest', it means 'not honest'.

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What is a decade?

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A decade is a period of 10 years.

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What does it mean to destroy something?

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To destroy something means to cause it to be completely ruined or damaged.

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What does it mean to cooperate?

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To cooperate means to work together with others towards a common goal.

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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'. For example, 'biped' means 'two feet'.

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What is the root word of 'unhappy'?

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The root word of 'unhappy' is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'co-' mean?

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The prefix 'co-' means 'together' or 'with'. For example, 'collaborate' means to work together.

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What does it mean to demolish?

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To demolish means to completely destroy a building or structure.

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What is the opposite of 'honest'?

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The opposite of 'honest' is 'dishonest'.

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What does it mean to collaborate?

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To collaborate means to work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor.