Question 1

The prefix dis- appears in words like disapprove and distrust. What does dis- mean?

• A again, returning to a previous state
• B before, in advance of something
• C badly, in a poor manner
• D not, opposite of

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The prefix ex- means "out of," as in export. Before certain consonants, it shortens to e-, as in eject. What does ex-/e- mean?

• A in, inside, into
• B across, from one side to another
• C out of, away from
• D former, no longer holding a position or role

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The prefix pre- means "before," as in preview. A related prefix, pro-, shifts the meaning to "forward," as in propel. What does pre- most likely mean?

• A after, later or following something else
• B again, returning to a previous state
• C before, earlier in time or order
• D forward, in the direction of movement

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The prefix re- appears in recharge. How does re- shape the meaning of recharge?

• A before — the charging happens ahead of when it is needed
• B back — a previous charge is removed or reversed
• C again — the charging action is performed a second time
• D wrongly — the charging is done incorrectly

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The prefix anti- appears in antifreeze. What does anti- contribute to the meaning of antifreeze?

• A without — the substance contains no frozen components
• B against — it works to prevent freezing
• C not — the substance itself is unable to freeze
• D before — it is applied before freezing takes place

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The prefix re- appears in retract. The root -tract comes from a Latin word meaning "to draw or pull." Which of the following best describes what re- contributes here?

• A again — performing the same pulling action a second time
• B wrongly — pulling in an incorrect or unintended direction
• C back — drawing or pulling something away from a previous position
• D not — failing to draw or pull at all

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The word displace contains the prefix dis-. The root relates to "place." How does dis- shape the meaning of displace?

• A it negates placement, indicating something is moved away from its position
• B it indicates something is placed before it reaches its intended location
• C it indicates something was placed incorrectly or in the wrong spot
• D it repeats the action, indicating something is placed a second time

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The prefix e- appears in elucidate. The root comes from a Latin word meaning "light" or "clear." What does elucidate most likely mean?

• A to remove something that had previously been clear or obvious
• B to examine something in careful, sustained detail
• C to make something clear; to explain thoroughly
• D to move gradually toward a source of light or understanding

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The prefix pre- appears in precursor. The root comes from a Latin word meaning "runner" or "one who goes ahead." What does precursor most likely mean?

• A something that comes before and anticipates what follows
• B something that reappears after a period of absence
• C a process that runs alongside something else at the same time
• D something that closely follows another and depends on it

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The prefix anti- appears in antipathy. The root -pathy comes from a Greek word meaning "feeling." What does antipathy most likely mean?

• A a strong feeling of dislike or aversion toward something
• B an absence of feeling or emotional response
• C a feeling of uncertainty that develops slowly over time
• D a shared feeling of sympathy and understanding toward others