Vocabulary Builder Part 1

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Does the prefix “a” refer to fire?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. The prefix “a” means “without.”

Does “amorphous” refer to something that has no clear form?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. For example, a “blob” that keeps changing its shape is amorphous.  

Does “apathy” mean the same as being very interested and excited by something?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. Apathy means having no emotions, as though very bored.

Does the prefix “ambi” mean “both?”

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. The prefix “ambi” and the prefix “amphi” mean “both."  

If someone is ambidextrous, does that mean s/he is able to write with both hands?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. S/he can write with her/his left and right hands.

If a sign is ambiguous, does that mean it has one clear message?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. It could be read as having two messages. Ambiguous signs can be very confusing.

If someone has ambivalence about a choice, does that mean s/he clearly favors one over the other?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. It means both choices look good.

Does the prefix “amphi” refer to water?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. Like the prefix “ambi,” the prefix “amphi” means “both.”  Amphibians are called that name because they live (“bian” means life) some of their lives in water and some of it on land – so they have lived in both places.