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Root Words Quiz: Etymology and Meaning

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti'?

Before

Against (correct)

With, together

Not, reversal, away, apart

Which word part refers to the study of light?

Spec

Spir

Phon

Phot (correct)

What does the word part 'exo' mean?

Before

Both

Outside (correct)

Not, reversal, away, apart

What is the meaning of the word part 'mega'?

Large, big Signup and view all the answers

Which word part means 'earth'?

Geo Signup and view all the answers

What does the word part 'anthrop' refer to?

Man, human Signup and view all the answers

Which word part means 'against'?

Against Signup and view all the answers

What does the word part 'arche' signify?

Ancient, ruler Signup and view all the answers

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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'.

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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.