Greek and Latin Roots Unit 9 "pre" "post"

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance.'

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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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The prefix 'post-' means 'after' or 'following.'

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Define 'preposterous.'

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Preposterous means something that is absurd or ridiculous.

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Define 'precocious.'

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Precocious refers to a child who develops certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

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Define 'prestigious.'

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Prestigious means having a high reputation or status, often due to success or influence.

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Define 'precipitation.'

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Precipitation refers to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow.

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Define 'posterior.'

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Posterior refers to the back or rear part of something, often used in anatomy.

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Use 'preposterous' in a sentence.

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The idea of flying to the moon in a car seemed preposterous.

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Use 'precocious' in a sentence.

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The precocious child amazed everyone with her ability to solve complex math problems.

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Use 'prestigious' in a sentence.

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He received a scholarship from a prestigious university.