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Improper Prefixes 10
The following definitions are for words that appear to have prefixes that lead to those improper definitions. The pronunciation for the "incorrect definition" may be different ("co ward" instead of "coward"). Example: to put something back together before it is broken = prefix (pre fix).
1) a relative of a hand
2) to take care of something before it is necessary
3) to rent again
4) a building with two stores
1) a relative of a hand
2) to take care of something before it is necessary
3) to rent again
4) a building with two stores
Answer
1) manikin (mani kin)2) pretend (pre tend)
3) release (re lease)
4) bishop (bi shop)
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