Prefix "anti" Practice

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What does the prefix 'anti' mean?

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The prefix 'anti' means 'against' or 'opposite of.'

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What is an antidote?

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An antidote is a substance that counteracts a poison or disease.

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What does antisocial mean?

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Antisocial describes someone who prefers to avoid social interactions.

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What is an antiseptic?

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An antiseptic is a substance that prevents infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of germs.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.

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What is antiviral medication?

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Antiviral medication is used to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development of the virus.

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What does antifungal mean?

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Antifungal refers to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of fungi.

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What is antibacterial?

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Antibacterial refers to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

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Give an example of a word that is an antonym of 'hot.'

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An example of an antonym of 'hot' is 'cold.'

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What is the purpose of an antidote in case of poisoning?

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The purpose of an antidote is to neutralize the effects of the poison.