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What are the three prefixes discussed in the podcast?
The three prefixes discussed are 'de' (spelt d-e), 'dis' (spelt d-i-s), and 'dys' (spelt d-y-s).
What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?
The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or the opposite of the word it precedes, such as 'disagree' meaning not to agree.
What is the medical term for indigestion?
The medical term for indigestion is 'dyspepsia'.
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dys-'?
The prefix 'dys-' has a negative meaning, indicating something that is bad or abnormal, such as 'dysfunctional' meaning not working properly.
What does the prefix 'de-' typically signify?
The prefix 'de-' typically means 'take away' or 'remove', as seen in 'detox' which refers to removing toxins or poisons.
What is an example of a word using the prefix 'dys-'?
An example of a word using the prefix 'dys-' is 'dyslexia', which refers to difficulty with reading.
What is the opposite of 'appear'?
The opposite of 'appear' is 'disappear', which is formed by adding the prefix 'dis-' to 'appear'.
What does Gladys think is causing her husband's indigestion?
Gladys believes that her husband's indigestion is caused by stress, not by a bad diet as the doctor suggests.
What is the top tip for learning vocabulary mentioned in the podcast?
The top tip is to break down new words and recognize prefixes to help understand their meanings.
What does 'discomfort' mean in the context of the podcast?
In the context of the podcast, 'discomfort' means the opposite of 'comfort', indicating a state of being uncomfortable.
- The prefixes 'de', 'dis', and 'dys' all have negative meanings.
- 'de' typically means 'to take away or remove something'.
- 'dis' (spelled D-I-S) means 'not'.
- 'dys' (spelled D-Y-S) means 'bad or abnormal'.
- Understanding prefixes can aid vocabulary learning.
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