Prefix

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings, such as 'bare' and 'bear'.

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What is a philologist?

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A language teacher or scholar who studies the love of words and their history.

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What is a protohuman?

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An early kind of human that is considered a precursor to modern humans.

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What is a philosopher?

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A person who studies philosophy, which is the love of learning and wisdom.

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What is a prototype?

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The first, early model of a new invention.

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What are homonyms?

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Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.

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What does 'intramural' mean?

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Activities or competitions that occur within a single institution, such as a school.

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What is the significance of prefixes in words?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

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Can you give an example of a word with a prefix?

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'Unhappy' where 'un-' is the prefix meaning 'not'.

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What is the role of a philanthropist?

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A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, often through charitable donations.