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Word Formation - Prefixes

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She's very upset, so her behaviour may be __________(rational).

irrational

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The climate on the island is so _____ that nothing can live there. (hospitable)

inhospitable

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In the past, adults who were ______ used to sign their name with a cross. (literate)

illiterate

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High-heeled shoes are ________ for walking long distances. (practical)

impractical

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I refuse to go to the restaurant again because the staff are completely ___________. (competent)

incompetent

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I can't get spare parts for my car because they've _______ that model. (continued)

discountinued

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I hate big hotel chains because they are so _______. (personal)

impersonal

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A friend had to help me _______ my jacket because the zip had got stuck. (do)

undo

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It's _________ to blame the victim - surely, it's the criminal who's at fault. (logical)

illogical

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Experts say that the damaged work of art is ________. (replaceable)

irreplaceable

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_______ reports said that several people were injured in the explosion. (official)

Unofficial

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Can passengers please _______ from the rear exit only? (embark)

disembark

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During the _______ period, there was a great deal of rebuilding to be done. WAR

post-war

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After visiting Rome, we caught the _____ train to Messina in Sicily. CITY

intercity

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Michelle Obama's ________ was a bestseller. BIOGRAPHY

autobiography

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I ________ my Facebook status earlier, but no one has commented on it yet. DATE

updated

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