3MS 9 Flashcards
abstinence, propagate, recede, transgression (12 cards)
1
Q
What word means the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something?
A
abstinence
2
Q
What word means to spread and promote an idea widely?
A
propagate
3
Q
What word means either 1) to move back or further away from a previous position or 2) gradually diminish?
A
recede
4
Q
What word means an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense?
A
transgression
5
Q
What is the part of speech of ABSTINENCE?
A
noun
6
Q
What is the part of speech of PROPAGATE?
A
verb
7
Q
What is the part of speech of RECEDE?
A
verb
8
Q
What is the part of speech of TRANSGRESSION?
A
noun
9
Q
What does the prefix A/AB/ABS- mean?
A
away, from
10
Q
What does the prefix PRO- mean?
A
forward
11
Q
What does the prefix RE- mean?
A
again, back
12
Q
What does the prefix TRANS- mean?
A
across, beyond
