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(OB)against, in the way of, facing
Latin for against or in the way of. To obstruct is to stand in the way; an obstacle blocks your path.
prefixLatin
Good, bad, with, againstSpellings:obocofop
Example words
obstruct
to block or stand in the way of
obstacle
something that blocks or hinders progress
object
to throw oneself against; to express opposition
oblique
slanting against a straight line; indirect
obvious
right in front of you; easy to see
Common Core alignment
Grades served: 6, 7, 8
- L.6.4bUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
- L.7.4bUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
- L.8.4bUse common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
Good, bad, with, against. Roots that judge or pair things up: good, bad, together, opposed.
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