ab-, ad- Vocab Practice

What does the prefix "ab-" mean?

• Toward

• Near

• Away from

• Under

What does the word "abduct" mean?

• To bring someone closer

• To take someone away by force

• To invite someone

• To ignore someone

Which word means "a sudden break away from something"?

• Abduct

• Absent

• Abrupt

• Absurd

What does "absent" mean?

• Present

• Away from a location; not present

• Close by

• Engaged

What does "absolve" mean?

• To blame someone

• To set free away from guilt or obligation

• To accuse someone

• To punish someone

What does "absorb" mean?

• To release moisture

• To take moisture away from an area by soaking up

• To dry out

• To evaporate

What does "abstain" mean?

• To indulge

• To refrain from; to stay away from participating

• To participate

• To engage

What does "abstract" mean?

• Clear and obvious

• Away from common thinking; not obvious

• Simple and straightforward

• Direct and clear

What does "absurd" mean?

• Logical

• Ridiculous; unbelievable; away from reality

• Sensible

• Realistic

What does the word "adapt" mean?

• To stick to something

• To change for a new purpose

• To move an event to another place

• To direct efforts to something