W21.5.12e il- and ir- Prefixes Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' or 'without', often used to indicate negation.

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' or 'without', used to form words that indicate negation.

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Define the word 'irreplaceable'.

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Irreplaceable means 'not replaceable', something that cannot be replaced.

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What does 'illicit' mean?

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Illicit means 'illegal or forbidden'.

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Define 'irresistible'.

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Irresistible means 'not resistible', something that is too attractive or appealing to be resisted.

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What does 'irrelevant' mean?

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Irrelevant means 'not relevant', not connected or applicable to the matter at hand.

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Define 'illegible'.

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Illegible means 'difficult or impossible to read'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'il-'.

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An example is 'illegal', which means 'not legal'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'ir-'.

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An example is 'irregular', which means 'not regular'.

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What is the opposite of 'illicit'?

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The opposite of 'illicit' is 'licit', which means 'legal or permitted'.