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Prefix de-

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  • Q1
    What does the prefix 'de-' mean?
    opposite of
    before
    within
    around
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the word 'defrost' mean?
    to clean thoroughly
    to freeze quickly
    to cook slowly
    to thaw or melt ice
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the word 'deflate' mean?
    to inflate with air
    to paint with a glossy finish
    to release air or reduce in size
    to increase in size
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the meaning of the prefix 'de-' in the word 'detract'?
    take away from
    shine bright
    fix quickly
    add to
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the word 'devalue' mean?
    to evaluate thoroughly
    to reduce the worth or value of something
    to add more value
    to increase in worth
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the meaning of the prefix 'de-' in the word 'deliver'?
    to improve or enhance
    to organize or arrange
    to remove or take away
    to carry or bring
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the prefix 'de-' mean in the word 'deactivate'?
    to activate quickly
    to make inactive
    to activate remotely
    to increase activity
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the meaning of the prefix 'de-' in the word 'decode'?
    to code or encrypt
    to erase or delete
    to copy or duplicate
    to decipher or interpret
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the word 'detach' mean?
    to attach firmly
    to separate or unfasten
    to combine together
    to stretch out
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the meaning of the prefix 'de-' in the word 'defend'?
    to protect or guard
    to escape quickly
    to shout loudly
    to attack aggressively
    30s

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