Vocabulary List: Prefixes

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Prefix (noun)

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A group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.

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Unhappy (adjective)

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Not happy; showing discontent.

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Rediscover (verb)

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To discover again, sometimes with a sense of novelty.

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Preheat (verb)

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To heat an oven or appliance to a designated temperature before cooking.

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Dislike (verb)

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To feel distaste or aversion for something or someone.

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Interstate (noun)

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A road or highway that crosses state lines.

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Misunderstand (verb)

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To fail to understand correctly.

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Semiannual (adjective)

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Occurring twice a year, or every six months.

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Bimonthly (adjective)

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Happening every two months; can also mean twice a month, depending on context.

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Autopilot (noun)

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A device for keeping an aircraft or spacecraft on a set course without the intervention of the pilot.