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What does 'decay' mean?

  • To break UP
  • To multiply
  • To grow
  • To break DOWN; to rot (correct)

What does 'decline' mean?

To go DOWN; to droop; to slope DOWNward

What does 'decode' refer to?

To break DOWN into words, sentences or smaller parts to read

What is the meaning of 'decrease'?

<p>To lower or break DOWN into smaller amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deduct' mean?

<p>To take OUT; to remove; to take away from another</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dejected' mean?

<p>Feeling DOWN or sad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'depress'?

<p>To press DOWN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deport' mean?

<p>To send OUT of the country; to expel from the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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De Prefix Words

  • "Decay" refers to the process of breaking down or rotting, indicating a deterioration over time.
  • "Decline" describes a downward movement or slope, often associated with a decrease in quality or quantity.
  • "Decode" involves breaking down information into smaller parts such as words or sentences for easier understanding and interpretation.
  • "Decrease" signifies the action of lowering or reducing something into smaller amounts, often quantifiable.
  • "Deduct" means to take away or remove, typically in a financial context where an amount is subtracted from a total.
  • "Dejected" characterizes a feeling of sadness or disappointment, reflecting a low emotional state.
  • "Depress" means to exert pressure downward, which can be both a physical and metaphorical term reflecting feelings or conditions.
  • "Deport" is the action of sending someone out of the country, often as a legal measure to expel individuals.

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