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RE-Words 5
In English, "re" is a prefix usually meaning "again", such as in "rebuild" (build again). However, there are many words starting with "re" which have a totally different meaning without the "re".
You will be given two definitions, one for a word starting with "re", and one for the remaining word without the "re" (either definition could be given first).
Example: exhausting / ceasing employment
Answer: tiring / retiring
1. written account / docking location
2. give an account of / not punctual
3. primary / stay behind
4. large area of land / withdraw
5. produce an egg / forward information
6. horse controller / enclosed by something
7. calf meat / make known
8. drums or cymbals / unintended consequence
You will be given two definitions, one for a word starting with "re", and one for the remaining word without the "re" (either definition could be given first).
Example: exhausting / ceasing employment
Answer: tiring / retiring
1. written account / docking location
2. give an account of / not punctual
3. primary / stay behind
4. large area of land / withdraw
5. produce an egg / forward information
6. horse controller / enclosed by something
7. calf meat / make known
8. drums or cymbals / unintended consequence
Answer
1. report / port2. relate / late
3. main / remain
4. tract / retract
5. lay / relay
6. rein / in
7. veal / reveal
8. percussion / repercussion
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This is a terrific teaser. I had a lot of fun running through these. Rein and Repercussion were my favorites. For whatever reason, Remain gave me the most trouble. Well done and thanks!
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