Flashcards on Hyper- Prefix Words
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What does hyperactive mean?

  • overly active; abnormally busy (correct)
  • very high fever
  • abnormally high blood pressure
  • overly sensitive

    • What is hyperbole?

  • to injure a body part
  • sensitivity beyond what is normal
  • overly critical
  • an overstated comment; exaggeration (correct)

    • What does hypercritical mean?

  • overly critical; harsh in judgement; hard to please (correct)
  • having blood pressure over what is normal
  • very high fever
  • abnormally busy

    • What does hyperextension refer to?

    <p>to injure a body part by bending it beyond normal limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hypersensitive mean?

    <p>overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hypertension mean?

    <p>abnormally high blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperthermia refer to?

    <p>very high fever; body temperature over what is normal and healthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperthyroidism?

    <p>a thyroid disorder that is faster than normal and overly productive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hyper- Prefix Words

    • Hyperactive: Refers to excessive activity levels, leading to a state of abnormal busyness.
    • Hyperbole: A rhetorical term for exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally; commonly used for emphasis.
    • Hypercritical: Describes an individual who is excessively judgemental or harsh, often difficult to satisfy.
    • Hyperextension: An injury that occurs when a body part, such as a knee or elbow, is bent beyond its normal range of motion, potentially causing harm.
    • Hypersensitive: Indicates a level of sensitivity that exceeds the norm, reacting excessively to stimuli.
    • Hypertension: A medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure beyond the healthy range, increasing health risks.
    • Hyperthermia: A medical condition marked by an extremely high fever, indicating body temperature significantly above normal levels and potentially threatening health.
    • Hyperthyroidism: A disorder linked to an overactive thyroid gland, leading to symptoms like rapid heartbeat, nervousness, and weight loss due to increased metabolism.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards focusing on words that begin with the hyper- prefix. Each card provides a word along with its definition, helping you understand the term's meaning and usage. Perfect for vocabulary building and language comprehension.

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