Word Formation Flashcards
(29 cards)
What does the prefix ‘anti-‘ signify in the word ‘antisocial’?
Against or opposed to
The term ‘antisocial’ refers to behavior that is against social norms or expectations.
Define ‘autobiography’.
A self-written account of one’s life
‘Autobiography’ combines ‘auto-‘ meaning self and ‘biography’ meaning life story.
What does ‘bilingual’ mean?
Able to speak two languages fluently
This term is derived from ‘bi-‘ meaning two and ‘lingual’ pertaining to language.
Fill in the blank: ‘disorganised’ means _______.
Desorganizado/a
What is the meaning of ‘disrespectful’?
Irrespetuoso/a
What does ‘dissatisfied’ refer to?
Insatisfecho/a
Define ‘illiterate’.
Analfabeto/a
This term describes a person who is unable to read or write.
What does ‘illogical’ mean?
Ilógico/a
Fill in the blank: ‘immature’ means _______.
Inmaduro/a
What does ‘impolite’ signify?
Poco educado / Grosero
What is the meaning of ‘inadequate’?
Inadecuado/a
Fill in the blank: ‘inappropriate’ means _______.
Inapropiado/a
What does ‘inedible’ refer to?
Incomestible
What is the meaning of ‘insensitive’?
Insensible
Fill in the blank: ‘irregular’ means _______.
Irregular
What does ‘irresponsible’ mean?
Irresponsable
Define ‘mistranslated’.
Mal traducido
What does ‘multilingual’ mean?
Que habla más de tres idiomas
Fill in the blank: ‘overcooked’ means _______.
Sobre cocido
What does ‘overdo’ signify?
Exagerar / Hacer en exceso
What is the meaning of ‘prejudge’?
Prejuzgar
Fill in the blank: ‘replace’ means _______.
Reemplazar
What does ‘substandard’ refer to?
Inferior / De baja calidad
What is the meaning of ‘unbelievable’?
Increíble / Difícil de creer
