A, An Root Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Unable to distinguish between right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is an anecdote?

A short account of an interesting or humorous incident Signup and view all the answers

What is anemia?

A deficiency of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What does anesthesia do?

Causes one to be insensitive to pain Signup and view all the answers

What is an anomaly?

A rare exception; something that is not normal Signup and view all the answers

What does anonymous mean?

Having an unknown or unacknowledged name Signup and view all the answers

What does asymmetrical mean?

Not having both sides exactly alike Signup and view all the answers

What is an atheist?

One who denies the existence of God Signup and view all the answers

What does atypical mean?

Not typical Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

Explore the meanings and uses of root words starting with 'A' and 'An'. This quiz features various terms that convey the notion of absence or negation, providing definitions and examples to enhance your vocabulary knowledge.