Directions: Using the list of common prefixes in Table 1, write the meaning of each of the following boldfaced words. If you are unfamiliar with the root, check its meaning in a dictionary. 1. a multinational corporation 2. antisocial behavior 3. inefficient study habits 4. postglacial period 5. unspecialized training 6. housing subdivision

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To solve this, we break down each word into its prefix and its root to determine the overall meaning: 1. multinational: The prefix 'multi-' means 'many' or 'more than one'. Combined with the root 'national' (related to a nation), it means involving many nations. 2. antisocial: The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to'. Combined with the root 'social' (relating to society or companionship), it means behavior that is contrary to the laws and customs of society or lacking the desire to be social. 3. inefficient: The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. Combined with the root 'efficient' (achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort), it means not achieving maximum productivity; wasting time or resources. 4. postglacial: The prefix 'post-' means 'after'. Combined with the root 'glacial' (relating to glaciers or ice ages), it means the period occurring after a glacial period or ice age. 5. unspecialized: The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. Combined with the root 'specialized' (concentrating on a specific area), it means training that is not limited to a specific branch of knowledge or skill; general training. 6. subdivision: The prefix 'sub-' means 'under', 'below', or 'a smaller part of'. Combined with the root 'division' (the action of separating into parts), it means a secondary or smaller unit of a larger section, typically a tract of land divided into lots for housing.