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Which of the following prefixes means “WITH”

A. Bio-
B. Per-
C. Con-
D. Trans-

C. Con-

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Meaning of “Incredulous”

A. Forced
B. Amused
C. Insincere
D. Disbelieving

D. Disbelieving

Cred means believe
In- means not
Ours- full of or possessing

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Which of the following root word means “to say?”

A. Vis
B. Vid
C. Dict
D. Script

C. Dict

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Monochromatic most nearly means…

A. Having one color
B. Having many parts
C. Having a lot of time
D. Having too much heat

A. Having one color

Chrom = color
Mono- = one

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Intransigent

A. Stubborn
B. Indefinite
C. Passionate
D. Outspoken

A. Stubborn

In- = not
Trans. = across

An intransigent person is not willing to bend or cross, a stubborn person.

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Rupture

A. To seep
B. To heal
C. To swell
D. To burst

D. To burst

Rupt. = break

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The use of the prefix sub- in the word subservient indicates that a person is…

A. Equal with someone else
B. Better than someone else
C. In charge of someone else
D. Obedient to someone else

D. Obedient to someone else

Sub- = below

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Miscreant

A. Careless
B. Uninformed
C. Villainous
D. Opinionated

C. Villainous

Mis- = wrong

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Which of the following prefixes means “incorrect?”

A. Un-
B. Non-
C. Mis-
D. Over-

C. Mis-

Mis- = incorrect or wrong

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Circumvent most nearly means…

A. To create something
B. To destroy something
C. To move across something
D. To find a way around something

D. To find a way around something

Circum. = around

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The use of the prefix pre- in the word premonition indicates…

A. Something good has happened
B. Something is known before it happens
C. Something does not have a chance of happening
D. Something will happen as a result of something else

B. Something is known before it happens

Pre- = before

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Which of the following suffixes means “capable of?”

A. -ful
B. -tion
C. -ous
D. -ible

D. -ible

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An amicable person is one who is…

A. Timid
B. Friendly
C. Capable
D. Uncertain

B. Friendly

Ami. = love

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Meaning of infamous in this sentence:

The city’s government is INFAMOUS for being corrupt and dishonest.

A. Content
B. Regretful
C. Notorious
D. Apologetic

C. Notorious

In- = not
Infamous means - not known for being famous or for something good

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Which of the following root words means COLOR?

A. Vid
B. Chron
C. Chrom
D. Therm

C. Chrom

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The use for the suffix -ous in the word parsimonious indicates what about a person?

A. He is full of stinginess
B. He is against stinginess
C. He is supportive of stinginess
D. He is a person who studies stinginess

A. He is full of stinginess

The suffix ous- means full of or possessing.

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What is the best definition of the word VERITABLE?

A. Noble
B. Genuine
C. Forceful
D. Exaggerated

B. Genuine

The root word veri means “true.”

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Interject most nearly means…

A. To debate an issue
B. To introduce an idea
C. To question a speaker
D. To cut into a conversation

D. To cut into a conversation

JECT = to throw
INTER- between

Throw one’s words between a conversation

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Which of the following prefixes means between?

A. Sub-
B. Anti-
C. Inter-
D. Trans-

C. Inter-

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Which of the following root word means foot?

A. Ped
B. Man
C. Corp
D. Post

A. Ped

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Which of the following prefixes means self?

A. Con-
B. Man-
C. Auto-
D. Post-

C. Auto-

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Which of the following suffixes means “person who practices?”

A. -en
B. -ist
C. -logy
D. -able

B. -ist

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Select the meaning of the word, “superlative,” in the sentence.

The critics claimed the ballerina gave a SUPERLATIVE performance.

A. Dismal
B. Acceptable
C. Worthwhile
D. Magnificent

D. Magnificent

Super- = over or above

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The use of the prefix re- in the word REINSTATE indicates which of the following about a person’s position?

A. It has been restored
B. It has been revealed
C. It has been removed
D. It has been relocated

A. It has been restored

Re- = again

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Which of the following suffixes means “made of?” A. -er B. -en C. -ful D. -ous

B. -en

Which of the following root words means to break? A. Ject B. Dict C. Rupt D. Struct

C. Rupt

Which of the following root words means far? A. Tele B. Trans C. Post D. Ante

A. Tele

Which of the following suffixes means “belonging to?” A. -er B. -ian C. -ous D. -tion

B. -ian

What is the best definition of the word, “pugnacious?” A. Rude B. Harmful C. Deceiving D. Combative

D. Combative Pug. = war or fight

What is the best definition of the word translucent? A. Blocking all light B. Blinding with light C. Giving off colorful light D. Letting some light through

D. Combative Trans- = across Luc. = light

Which of the following suffixes means, “in a manner of resembling?” A. -ful B. -able C. -less D. -esque

D. -esque

Which of the following root words means people? A. Ject B. Fasc C. Dem D. Cycl

C. Dem

Which of the following prefixes means beneath? A. Inter- B. Trans- C. Port- D. Infra-

D. Infra-

Which of the following root word means city? A. Post B. Port C. Poly D. Poli

D. Poli As in metropolis

What is the best definition of endothermic? A. A plant-eating animal B. A meat-eating animal C. A cold-blooded animal D. A warm-blooded animal

D. A warm-blooded animal Therm. = heat or warm

“Fallible” most nearly means capable of… A. Falling down B. Making errors C. Being dishonest D. Talking loudly

B. Making errors Fal. = false -ible = able to Capable of making errors

Which of the following root words means color? A. Vid B. Chron C. Chrom D. Therm

C. Chrom

Which of the following means large? A. Con- B. Rupt- C. Macro- D. Micro-

C. Macro-

Something that is “amorphous” is… A. Toxic B. Shapeless C. Beneficial D. Enormous

B. Shapeless Morph. = form A- = without or not

Which of the following prefixes means across? A. Demi- B. Dia- C. Com- D. Hypo-

B. Dia-

Which of the following suffixes means “ a place for?” A. -ation B. -arium C. -ative D. -arian

B. -arium

Placate most nearly means… A. To soothe B. To anger C. To ignore D. To entertain

A. To soothe Plac. = calm

Which of the following suffixes means more? A. -er B. -ed C. -en D. -es

A. -er As in warmer

Which of the following suffixes means inflammation of? A. -itis B. -mort C. -ment D. -ology

A. -itis

Bilateral most nearly means… A. Affecting one area B. Relating to two sides C. Pertaining to the inside of D. Referring to the entire being

B. Relating to two sides

The use of suffix, -cide, in the word genocide indicates what? A. Many people have fallen ill B. Many people have suffered C. Many people have been killed D. Many people have lost everything

C. Many people have been killed -cide = the act of killing Gen. = race or kind People have been killed

What is the best definition of the word, “GENUFLECT?” A. Sit B. Bow C. Stroll D. Stand

B. Bow Fleet. = to bend

Which of the following suffixes means “in the manner of?” A. -ly B. -ed C. -less D. -ion

A. -ly As in courageously

What is the best definition of “transcontinental?” A. Near the continent B. Inside the continent C. Across the continent D. Outside the continent

C. Across the continent

Which of the following suffixes means, “relating to or resembling?” A. -ular B. -ware C. -phile D. -wise

A. -ular As in muscular

Irascible most nearly means… A. Easily angered B. Easily swayed C. Easily amused D. Easily embarrassed

A. Easily angered Irasc. = to be angry -ible = able to be

The use of the prefix mono- in the word monolingual indicates that a person knows which of the following about language? A. How to teach a language B. How to speak one language C. How to learn a language quickly D. How to speak several languages

B. How to speak one language

Which of the following prefixes means after? A. Peri- B. Com- C. Ante- D. Post-

D. Post-

The use of the suffix -sect in the word dissect indicates what? A. Something has been cut up B. Something has been mended C. Something has been heated D. Something has been frozen

A. Something has been cut up -sect = to cut

What is the best definition of the word synchronize? A. To cause to occur at a later time B. To cause to occur at different times C. To cause to occur at an earlier time D. To cause to occur at the same time

D. To cause to occur at the same time Syn. = same Chron. = time

Which of the following prefixes means between? A. Homo- B. Inter- C. Epi- D. Fore-

B. Inter-

Which of the following suffixes means, “younger or inferior?” A. -ling B. -loger C. -opsy D. -tude

A. -ling As in duckling

What is the best definition of spherical? A. Hard B. Round C. Rough D. Absorbent

B. Round Spher. = ball-like

Which of the following root word means self? A. Dem B. Bio C. Bene D. Auto

D. Auto

Which of the following root words mean as to make? A. Fac B. Fric C. Fant D. Fract

A. Fac As in the manufacture

Which of the following prefixes means former? A. Ex- B. De- C. In- D. Sub-

A. Ex-

What is the best word for loquacious? A. Selfish B. Friendly C. Talkative D. Resentful

C. Talkative Locu. = speak

Which of the following root words means cut? A. Cert B. Cise C. Clar D. Cede

B. Cise As in the word incisor

Which of the following prefixes means false? A. Con- B. Non- C. Trans- D. Pseudo-

D. Pseudo- As in pseudonym

Which of the following suffixes means full of? A. -er B. -en C. -ness D. -ous

B. -en As in golden

Which of the following root words means sound? A. Ped B. Vis C. Phon D. Post

C. Phon As in microphone

What is the best definition of the word egocentric? A. Selfish B. Friendly C. Focused D. Resentful

A. Selfish Ego- means self

Translucent nearly means… A. Reflecting light B. Giving off light C. Blocking all light D. Allowing light through

D. Allowing light through Luc. = light Trans- = across or beyond

Select the meaning of polytheistic… A. Believing on many gods B. Practicing infrequently C. Consisting of only men D. Having its own language

A. Believing on many gods Poly- means many The. = god

Natal means relating to — A. Life B. Age C. Birth D. Health

C. Birth nat = born

Select the meaning of the word, Magnate. Susan is known as a business magnate and is at the top of her industry. A. A mischievous and evil person B. A wealth and powerful person C. A giving and supportive person D. A knowledgeable and informed person

B. A wealth and powerful person Magn. = great or large

Which of the following root words means truth? A. Ver B. Viv C. Voc D. Vac

A. Ver As in verify

Which of the following root words means life? A. Anti B. Arch C. Anim D. Ambul

C. Anim As in the word animate

A kleptomaniac is someone who… A. Steals B. Overeats C. Lights fires D. Pretends to be sick

A. Steals Klept. = steal

Which of the following prefixes means short? A. Bio- B. Bibl- C. Bene- D. Brev-

D. Brev- As in the word brevity = short and concise

Meaning of “QUADRUPED” A horse or cow is an example of a quadruped. A. An animal that has fur B. An animal that is a mammal C. An animal that helps man D. An animal that has four feet

D. An animal that has four feet Quad- = four Ped. = foot

Which of the following root word means thankful? A. Grat B. Gran C. Gram D. Graph

A. Grat As in the word gratitude

Meaning of the word, “immutable.” The senator had an IMMUTABLE opposition to the bill and did everything she could top prevent it from passing. A. Fanatical B. Questionable C. Dispassionate D. Unchangeable

D. Unchangeable Im- = not Mut. = change.

The use of the prefix Omni- in the word omnivore indicates what about the animal? A. It eats only meat B. It eats only plants C. It eats both meat and plants D. It eats neither meat nor plants

C. It eats both meat and plants Omni- = all

The use of the root word ethno with the suffix -ology (ethnology) would indicate what? A. The study of people and races B. The study of rocks and minerals C. The study of habitats and an animals D. The study of the continents and countries

A. The study of people and races Ethno- = race or people -ology = the study of

Select the meaning of rejuvenate A. Make someone feel sleepy B. Make someone feel relaxed C. Make someone feel young again D. Make someone feel appreciative

C. Make someone feel young again Re- = again Juven. = young

Meaning of hyperbole … A. Details B. Dialogue C. Mystery D. Exaggeration

D. Exaggeration Hyper- = above or excessively

The use of the root word (Mers) in the word immerse indicates which of the following? A. Something is dipped in liquid B. Something is heated in liquid C. Something got sprayed with liquid D. Something is kept away from liquid

A. Something is dipped in liquid Mers. = dip or dive

Circumvent means to — A. Find a way over B. Find a way under C. Find a way around D. Find a way through

C. Find a way around Circum. = around

A neophyte is someone who… A. Works hard B. Knows a lot C. Is very curious D. Is new to something

D. Is new to something Neo. = new and recent

A heliogram most nearly means… A. Sending a signal using smoke B. Sending a message using sound C. Sending a signal by reflecting the sun D. Sending a message through water

C. Sending a signal by reflecting the sun Heli. = sun Gram. = written

The use of the prefix peri- in the -word periscope indicates which of the following about a person’s view? A. She can see all around. B. She can see things behind her C. She can only see things enlarged D. She can only see heated things

A. She can see all around. Peri- means around Scope. = to watch and see

Which of the following suffixes means, “one who loves?” A. -or B. -er C. -ist D. -phile

D. -phile Pedophile

Something that is dysfunctional is… A. Not working right B. Working too hard C. Working smoothly D. Not working enough

A. Not working right Funct. = perform work Dys- = faulty or bad

A person who is a miscreant is a… A. Has-been B. Do-gooder C. Loudmouth D. Troublemaker

D. Troublemaker Mis- = wrong

Select the meaning of discord… There was much DISCORD between the two political parties. A. Support B. Conflict C. Disrespect D. Collaboration

B. Conflict Dis- = not Cord. = heart

Which of the following suffixes specifies direction? A. -osis B. -tion C. -ular D. -ward

D. -ward As in homeward

Which of the following prefix means carry? A. Pot- B. Port- C. Post- D. Poly-

B. Port- As in the word portable

Which of the following root words means old? A. Mort B. Dorm C. Rupt D. Veter

D. Veter As in the word veteran

Select the meaning of the word extraterrestrial… A. Ones that are not of this earth B. Ones that are similar to humans C. Ones that live in tropical habitats D. Ones that live high ion the mountains

A. Ones that are not of this earth Terr. = earth Extra- = beyond

Select the meaning of the word predetermined… When an egg gets fertilized, a number of traits are predetermined by the natural genetic processes, including gender. A. Verified during a process B. Concluded at a later date C. Decided before something happens D. Determine right after something occurs

C. Decided before something happens Pre- = before

The use of the prefix -ambi in the word ambidextrous indicates which of the following about a person? A. She is very flexible B. She uses both hands C. She is extremely strong D. She ous angle to see the future

B. She uses both hands Ambi- means both

The use of the prefix tri- in the word tripod indicates what about a stand? A. It has one leg B. It has two legs C. It has three legs D. It has four legs

C. It has three legs

Which of the following root words means five? A. Bi B. Tri C. Pent D. Quad

C. Pent As in the word pentagon

Which of the following prefixes means above? A. Sub- B. Trans- C. Inter- D. Super-

D. Super- As in the word supervisor

What is the best definition of the word postscript? A. A summary B. A foreword C. An introduction D. An afterword

D. An afterword Post. = after

Which of the following prefixes means too much? A. Sub- B. Non- C. Mis- D. Over-

D. Over-

What is the best definition of the word postscript? A. A summary B. A foreword C. An introduction D. An afterword

D. An afterword

Which of the following suffixes means, “having characteristics of?” A. -ic B. -ed C. -er D. -ist

A. -ic Iconic

Which of the following suffixes means, “act or process?” A. -able B. -tion C. -less D. -ible

B. -tion Transportation

Which of the following suffixes means, “happened in the past?” A. -an B. -ed C. -en D. -er

B. -ed

Which of the following suffixes means study of? A. -less B. -able C. -ition D. -logy

D. -logy As in biology

Which of the following root words means to throw? A. Ject B. Dict C. Rupt D. Mort

A. Ject

Which of the following root words means to build? A. Sect B. Script C. Sol D. Struct

D. Struct Construction

Which of the following root words means heat? A. Terr B. Therm C. Chrom D. Fract

B. Therm

Which of the following root words means to break? A. Ject B. Dict C. Rupt D. Struct

C. Rupt

Which of the following prefixes means not? A. Im- B. Re- C. Con- D. Pre-

A. Im- As in the word impossible

Which of the following prefixes means water? A. Auto- B. Con- C. Hydro- D. Post-

C. Hydro-

Which of the following prefixes means after? A. Post- B. Auto- C. Trans- D. Inter-

A. Post-

What is the best definition of the word benevolent? A. Kind B. Selfish C. Violent D. Mean

A. Kind Bene. = good

What is the best definition of the word multifaceted? A. Having one side B. Having two sides C. Having many sides D. Having no sides

C. Having many sides Multi. = many

What is the best definition of the word dissect? A. To combine into one piece B. To separate into pieces C. To organize multiple pieces D. To move around different pieces

B. To separate into pieces Sect. = cut

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