De Prefix Words Flashcards
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De Prefix Words Flashcards

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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

    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of words with the 'de' prefix through these flashcards. Each card provides a word along with its definition, helping you understand how the prefix modifies the meaning. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary skills!

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