VOCAB #2 - de, ab, abs

Question 1

The prefix "abs" means

Accepted Answer

away, from

Question 2

Try not to believe everything you see and read because many media outlets make big money off of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

deception

Question 3

Many people like ______________ art, but some cannot see its beauty.

Accepted Answer

abstract

Question 4

The president had to ____________ a state of emergency in the state of Florida due to all of the storm damage.

Accepted Answer

declare

Question 5

Don&#x27;t make any ____________ movements and maybe the bear will not notice you.

Accepted Answer

abrupt

Question 6

The stormy forecast will _________________ if the game will be postponed.

Accepted Answer

determine

Question 7

BONUS: Tony was too anxious to make the play and score for the team, and he unfortunately __________extended his leg.

Accepted Answer

hyper

Question 8

When it came time for Edward to become king, he chose to ___________________ the thrown to his sister Elizabeth.

Accepted Answer

abdicate

Question 9

Ms. Medina was ________________ in her decision to take the night off and enjoy some quiet time at home.

Accepted Answer

absolute

Question 10

The movie, "Hatchi" is about a dog&#x27;s complete ___________________ to his owner; it&#x27;s an incredible story!

Accepted Answer

devotion

Question 11

The prefix "ab" means

Accepted Answer

away

Question 12

The jury found the case against the defendent was not clear so they agreed to ___________ him of the crime.

Accepted Answer

absolve

Question 13

The prefix "de" means

Accepted Answer

down from, opposite of

Question 14

The townspeople decided to ______________ the new building to their beloved, former mayor.

Accepted Answer

dedicate

Question 15

Many people like avocados, but I ____________ them.

Accepted Answer

abhor

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