8 Questions
What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti'?
Against
Which word part refers to the study of light?
Phot
What does the word part 'exo' mean?
Outside
What is the meaning of the word part 'mega'?
Large, big
Which word part means 'earth'?
Geo
What does the word part 'anthrop' refer to?
Man, human
Which word part means 'against'?
Against
What does the word part 'arche' signify?
Ancient, ruler
Study Notes
Prefixes and Word Parts
- The prefix 'anti' means 'against' or 'opposite of'.
- The word part 'phot' refers to the study of light.
- The word part 'exo' means 'outside' or 'beyond'.
- The word part 'mega' means 'large' or 'great'.
- The word part 'geo' means 'earth' or 'ground'.
- The word part 'anthrop' refers to human or mankind.
- The prefix 'anti' is an alternative word part that means 'against'.
- The word part 'arche' signifies 'ancient' or 'beginning'.
Test your knowledge of root words and their meanings derived from Latin and Greek origins. This quiz explores the etymology and definitions of common word roots.
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