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the meanings of the word roots an - and de - are often confused. the root an - means ____, while the root de - means ____.
undoing; without
without; undoing
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Explanation:

The prefix "an -" is often used to mean "without" in words like "anemia" (without blood - proper functioning of blood). The prefix "de -" often means "undoing" as in "deconstruct" (undo the construction).

Answer:

B. without; undoing