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144 Chapter 5 Word Elements: PrefixesThe Islamic holiday of Ramadan marks God’s revelation ofthe Koran to the prophet Mohammed. (Here, revelationhas a positive, religious meaning.)Fans were shocked by the revelation that the pop star hadhired another singer to record her songs. (Here revelationhas a negative meaning.) Related Wordreveal (verb) (r˘-vēl) Mystery novels usually reveal the murderer’sidentity in the last few pages.9. revert (verb) r˘-vûrtFrom Latin: re- (back) vert (turn)to return to a former practice, habit, or conditionThe abandoned farmland reverted to its natural prairie state.Whenever his brother was around, my boyfriend revertedto childish behavior.After her divorce, Lakesha reverted to her maiden name. Common Phrasesrevert to; revert back to Related Wordreversion (noun) The athlete’s reversion to drugs disqualifiedhim from the tryouts.sub-10. subdue (verb) səb-d oo —From Latin: sub- (under) duc (lead) (Someone who is subduedis led by, or placed under, the control of another.)a. to conquer or bring under controlThe Romans subdued land from Egypt to Scotland.Police were called in to subdue rioters after the championshipgame.Unable to subdue his emotions, the clerk hugged theboss who had given him a big raise.b. to make less intense or noticeableThe soft lighting subdued the bright colors in the room. Related Wordsubdued (adjective) The subdued voices of golf tournamentsportscasters contrast with the shouts of football announcers.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.