Prefix Flashcard 2

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What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from'. It is often used in words like 'export', which means to send products to a different country.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. It is used in words like 'reconsider', which means to think about something again.

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What does the word 'object' mean?

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The word 'object' means to speak against or express disapproval.

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What does the word 'restrain' mean?

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The word 'restrain' means to hold someone back or prevent them from doing something.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean in the word 'incurable'?

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In the word 'incurable', the prefix 'in-' means 'not', indicating that something cannot be cured.

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What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?

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The prefix 'pro-' means 'for' or 'in favor of'. It is used in words like 'promote', which means to support or encourage.

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What does the word 'extract' mean?

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The word 'extract' means to remove or take out something, often used in the context of obtaining a substance.

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What does the prefix 'ob-' mean?

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The prefix 'ob-' means 'against' or 'toward'. It is used in words like 'obstruct', which means to block or hinder.

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What does the word 'regress' mean?

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The word 'regress' means to return to a previous state or condition, often implying a decline.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. It is used in words like 'submarine', which means under the sea.