The prefix "re'" means..... in English
back, again
The prefix "pre-" means...in English
before, in front of
The prefix "sub" means...in English
under
The prefix co-/com-/col- means...in English
with, together
The prefix mono-/uni- means...in English
one, single
The prefix mal- means...in English
bad, evil
The prefix ex-/e- means...in English
out, away from
The prefix bene-means...in English
good, well
The prefix trans- means...in English
across, through
The prefix anti-/contra- means...in English
against, opposing
The prefix mis- means...in English
wrong
To press back your natural self
Repress
A preconceived notion is an idea that you develop (before/after/during) experiencing something
formed before having actual knowledge about something or before experiencing something — often + about or of
I had many preconceived notions of what the job would be like when I first started, but I was wrong about all of them.
less than human (adjective)
subhuman
Many prisons keep people in subhuman (sometimes called inhumane) conditions.
What is a coincidence? Please give an example as well as an explanation.
a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected (noun)
It was a _________; they did not plan to dress the same way.
A speech given by one person.
A monologue
A malevolent force is...
to push or force out (verb)
She was ___________for participating in the Devious Licks challenge.
expel
A product that is beneficial for preventing COVID-19 transmission.
What is a mask?
-vaccine
-hand sanitizer
Give an example of a transatlantic voyage.
Sailing from the East Coast to Scotland. Many possible examples!
against or opposing social norms
antisocial
What is a word that means to put something in the wrong place?
misplace
Recur
A recurring dream is one that you have time and time again.
An example of precaution would be...
Lots of correct answers
-boarding the windows BEFORE a hurricane
subconscious
You may not even be aware of your own subconscious thoughts and feelings.
What does it mean to concur? (verb)
To agree TOGETHER with someone (verb)
We concur with your opinion.
Monotheistic
*Polytheistic religions believe in many gods
An example of malicious behavior would be...
Lots of correct answers
-bullying online
-criticizing a person's appearance, especially aspects of their appearance they have not control over
To shout out (verb)
"I don't even like you!", she ___________.
exclaim
Many museums have benefactors, people who...
give money and resources/aide
To move across or go from one thing to another
a word that is opposite in meaning
antonym
To understand or interpret incorrectly.
Misinterpret
To bring something back to life
Revive
: to exist or happen at an earlier time than (something or someone)
What is predate?
modes of transportation that predate the car
the native people who predated European settlers in America
of lesser order or rank (adjective)
I am Mr. Peel's _________________.
subordinate
What does it mean to conform? (verb)
to do what other people do : to behave in a way that is accepted by most people - to act WITH them (verb)
We learned to conform to the school dress code.
A way of talking or singing without raising or lowering the sound of your voice.
The lecturur had a _______________voice, so it was very hard to pay attention for 90 minutes straight.
What is a monotone voice?
An example of a malodorous smell might be...
dirty old socks
rotten eggs
infinite answers!
To drag out (literally) (verb)
The dentist ______ed a rotten tooth.
extract
This word means "kind and gentle, harmless."
benign
That old woman seems scary from afar, but she's totally benign.
The growth on my arm is benign.
What does it mean to transcribe a conversation?
To write it down/to write through the entire conversation
one who opposes/ an adversary
(an antonym would be "protagonist")
antagonist
What is the name for a person who hates people; hates humanity?
To earn back what you once had, to make up for something (bad) you had done.
He was able to ________himself after writing an apology note.
Redeem
: something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else — often + to
What is preliminary?
There will be a short briefing about topics to be discussed as a preliminary to the meeting.
To become less than it is now
Pretty soon, the storm will ______________.
subside
When people congregate (verb) what are they doing?
They are coming TOGETHER.
The members of the church began to congregate, and then the entire congregation sang a song.
Used to describe something that is boring because it is always the same (adjective) - doing one thing over and over again
Monotonous
Someone who is maladjusted....(finish the thought)
Is not well-adjusted, might struggle with normal social milestones etc.
To draw forth (as in an emotion) (verb)
The painting _______many emotions.
evoke
A kind and helpful person. (adjective)
A benevolent person
To rise above
Transcend
to speak against, say a differing fact or opinion (verb)
contradict
What is one word for "bad fortune"?
Misfortune