Prefixes and Suffixes in English

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What is the meaning of the prefix "dis-" in the word "disappear"?

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Not

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In the word "midpoint," what does the prefix "mid-" mean?

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Middle

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What does the suffix "-ment" indicate in the word "development"?

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Action or process

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The word "biodiversity" contains the root "bio." What does this root mean?

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Life

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In the word "impossible," what does the prefix "im-" mean?

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Not

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What is the meaning of the suffix "-less" in "fearless"?

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Without

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The root word "geo" in "geography" means:

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Earth

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In the word "enjoyable," what does the suffix "-able" indicate?

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Capable of being

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What does the prefix "non-" mean in "nonfiction"?

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Not

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The word "dangerous" contains the suffix "-ous." What does this suffix mean?

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Full of or having