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ob-

(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.

Spellings: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

Who it is for

Grades served: 6, 7, 8

Level 3Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.

Good, bad, with, against. Roots that judge or pair things up: good, bad, together, opposed.

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