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What does the word 'defend' mean?
What does 'detach' mean?
To separate one part of something from the rest of it.
What is the opposite of 'inflate'?
What does 'defrost' mean?
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What does 'deploy' mean?
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Study Notes
Words with the Prefix "de-"
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Defend
- Means to protect someone or something from harm.
- In sports, refers to efforts to stop points from being scored against a team.
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Detach
- Refers to the action of separating one part of something from the rest.
- Often used in contexts where components need to be unlinked.
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Deflate
- Involves letting air out of an object, such as a tire or balloon; the opposite of inflating.
- Can also mean to reduce size or importance, exemplified by how an article affected someone's ego.
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Defrost
- The process of thawing out a frozen item completely.
- Reverses the state of the item from frozen to its original state prior to cooking.
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Deploy
- Refers to the action of spreading out troops or ships for preparation in battle.
- Typically involves strategic arrangement against an opponent.
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Explore words with the prefix 'de-', which signifies concepts of reversal or opposition. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how these words are used in various contexts, enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension skills.
