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'?

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Which word part means 'earth'?

<p>Geo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word part 'anthrop' refer to?

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Which word part means 'against'?

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What does the word part 'arche' signify?

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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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