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What does the prefix 'A, An' signify?

  • With
  • Consistent
  • Without (correct)
  • Belief in

What is an agnostic?

One who does not know whether there is a God

What is anarchy?

Political disorder and confusion

What does amoral mean?

<p>Unable to distinguish between right and wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an anecdote?

<p>A short account of an interesting or humorous incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anemia?

<p>A deficiency of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does anesthesia do?

<p>Causes one to be insensitive to pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an anomaly?

<p>A rare exception; something that is not normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does anonymous mean?

<p>Having an unknown or unacknowledged name</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does asymmetrical mean?

<p>Not having both sides exactly alike</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an atheist?

<p>One who denies the existence of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does atypical mean?

<p>Not typical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Root Words: A, An

  • The prefix "A" or "An" signifies absence, negation, or unusual characteristics.

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Agnostic: Refers to individuals uncertain about the existence of God, emphasizing the aspect of knowledge.
  • Anarchy: Denotes a state of political disorder, literally meaning "without a ruler," indicating a lack of governance.
  • Amoral: Describes a state of indifference towards moral distinctions, highlighting confusion between right and wrong.
  • Anecdote: A brief narrative recounting an interesting or humorous event, often diverging from the main topic.
  • Anemia: Refers to a medical condition characterized by a shortage of red blood cells, impacting oxygen transport.
  • Anesthesia: A form of medication that induces insensitivity to pain, commonly used during surgical procedures.
  • Anomaly: Signifies a deviation from the norm or a rare exception, often used in scientific contexts.
  • Anonymous: Indicates the state of having an undisclosed or unrecognized identity, often in a context of privacy or secrecy.
  • Asymmetrical: Describes a lack of symmetry, referring to forms or shapes not being identical on both sides.
  • Atheist: Identifies individuals who do not believe in God, emphasizing disbelief and rejection of theism.
  • Atypical: Signifies deviation from what is typical, stressing irregularity or uniqueness in characteristics or behaviors.

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