Using what you know about Latin affixes, what does the word exterior most likely mean as it is used in the following sentence?
The exterior of the home was painted a bright red color.
A.
back
B.
front
C.
inside
D.
outside
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D. outside
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. The Latin affix "ex-" means out or outside, while "inter-" means between or inside. Therefore, "exterior" refers to the outside or outer part of something.
The word submarine is made up of the prefix "sub–" and the root "marine." Based on this information, what is the meaning of submarine?
The prefix "sub-" means under or below, while the root "marine" refers to the sea. Therefore, the word submarine means under the sea or below the water.
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