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Difficulty: EasyPrefix and Suffix Analysis

Analyze the prefix or suffix in each word in the left column. Which pairings correctly match each derived word with its precise synonym in the right column?

  • MisleadDeceive
  • ReconstructRebuild
  • DoubtfulUncertain
  • HelplessPowerless

Answer

Mislead pairs with Deceive; Reconstruct pairs with Rebuild; Doubtful pairs with Uncertain; Helpless pairs with Powerless.
Morphological analysis shows that 'mis-' (wrongly) + lead produces deceive; 're-' (again) + construct produces rebuild; doubt + '-ful' (full of) produces uncertain; and help + '-less' (without) produces powerless.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the prefixes 'mis-' and 're-' attached to the base words.
'Mis-' signifies incorrect action, pointing to 'Deceive', while 're-' indicates repeating a construction process, pointing to 'Rebuild'.
Prefixes alter the core action or direction of the root word.
2
Examine the suffixes '-ful' and '-less' attached to the base nouns.
'-ful' designates the presence of an attribute, pointing to 'Uncertain', whereas '-less' indicates the total absence of ability or assistance, pointing to 'Powerless'.
Suffixes change the state or quality of the base noun.

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Prefix and Suffix Analysis
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