V15 · Vocabulário
Word Formation: Prefixes
Misunderstand · overestimate · underestimate · inaccurate · irresponsible
misunderstand
ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd
entender mal (mis-)
Be clear so no one misunderstands.
overestimate
ˌəʊvərˈestɪmeɪt
superestimar (over-)
Don't overestimate sales.
underestimate
ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt
subestimar (under-)
Never underestimate rivals.
disagree
ˌdɪsəˈɡriː
discordar (dis-)
It's okay to disagree politely.
inaccurate
ɪnˈækjərət
impreciso / incorreto (in-)
The article gave inaccurate figures.
rewrite
ˌriːˈraɪt
reescrever (re-)
The editor asked to rewrite the introduction.
irresponsible
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl
irresponsável (ir-)
Speeding is irresponsible.
unrealistic
ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk
irrealista (un-)
The goal proved unrealistic.
reconsider
ˌriːkənˈsɪdə
reconsiderar (re-)
Please reconsider your offer.
illogical
ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl
ilógico (il-)
His conclusion sounded illogical.