Question 1

The prefix hyper- appears in hyperactive. What does hyper- most likely mean?

• A over, excessively
• B one, singular
• C under, insufficiently
• D against, in opposition

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The prefix hypo- appears in hypodermic — describing a needle inserted just beneath the skin. What does hypo- mean?

• A new, recently formed
• B one, singular and separate
• C over, more than normal
• D under, less than normal

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The prefix mono- appears in monotone and monologue. What does mono- mean?

• A new, recent
• B many, multiple
• C again, repeated
• D one, single

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The prefix neo- appears in neoclassical. The root -classical refers to the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. What does neo- contribute to the meaning of neoclassical?

• A over — going beyond the ideals of the original classical period
• B one — focusing exclusively on a single classical tradition
• C not — rejecting classical traditions entirely
• D new — reviving or reimagining classical styles in a modern context

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The prefix re- appears in regenerate. The root means "to produce" or "to bring into being." How does re- shape the meaning of regenerate?

• A new — creating something for the very first time
• B over — producing something superior to the original
• C back — restoring something to an earlier state
• D again — producing or growing something a second time

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The prefix re- appears in retreat. The root -treat comes from a Latin word meaning "to draw" or "to pull." Which best describes what re- contributes here?

• A back — drawing or pulling away from a position
• B over — pulling something above its current level
• C again — repeating a previous movement
• D down — descending from a higher position

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The word hyperbole contains the prefix hyper-. The root -bole comes from a Greek word meaning "to throw." How does hyper- shape the meaning of hyperbole?

• A it diminishes the throw — describing a statement that understates the truth
• B it exaggerates the throw — describing a statement that goes far beyond the truth
• C it repeats the throw — describing a statement made a second time for emphasis
• D it reverses the throw — describing a statement that contradicts the truth

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The prefix hypo- appears in hypocrite. The root -crit- comes from a Greek word meaning "to judge" or "to decide." What does hypocrite most likely mean?

• A someone who pretends to beliefs or virtues they do not actually hold
• B someone who judges others according to very demanding standards
• C someone who repeatedly revises their opinions
• D someone who makes decisions based on incomplete evidence

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The prefix mono- appears in monolithic. The root -lith means "stone." What does monolithic most likely mean?

• A constructed from many small, carefully fitted pieces
• B built layer by layer from the ground up
• C massive and uniform, like a single solid structure
• D decorated with carved patterns and symbols

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The prefix neo- appears in neologism. The root -logos means "word" or "language." What does neologism most likely mean?

• A a word that has passed out of common use
• B a newly coined word or phrase
• C a word borrowed from another language without change
• D a single word that carries multiple unrelated meanings