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.