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Clues
The mother comforted the crying girl when she was scared by the big dog.
A soothed
B protected
What is
A soothed
Which is a synonym for hyper and mega?
A ultra
B multi
C mini
What is ...
A ultra
im-
impolite, immature
The prefix im- means...
A in B not
C of D very
What is ...
B not
What does equivalent mean?
Equal or the same
I hate writing. I always procrastinate when I have to write a paper.
A enjoy B organize
C put off doing D plan
What is ...
C put off doing
Which is a synonym for strapping and powerful?
A muscles
B mighty
What is ...
B mighty
What suffix means the study of?
What is
-ology
100 Bonus Give the name of a subject with that prefix
What is the value of a fraction with the same numerator and denominator?
(1) One
D*A*I*L*Y D*O*U*B*L*E
What 3 words are related?
A traditional B typical
C occasional D usual
What are ...
A traditional
B typical
D usual
Even though the housekeeper had been unable to come for two days, the house was immaculate.
A spotless
B not in order
C filthy
A What is spotless
100 Bonus. Can you pronounce it?
Which is an antonym for numerous?
A many
B innumerable
C few
What is
C few
anti-
anti-smoking, anti-bacterial
The prefix anti- means...
A heavily B related to
C against D dislike
What is ...
C against, opposing
What is a word meaning 100 years?
What is
century
300 Bonus What word means 10 years
He was inconsolable when his team lost the championship.
A very angry
B unable to be comforted
C confused
What is ...
B unable to be comforted
100 Bonus What is the root word?
Which words are synonyms for depressed?
A blue
B melancholy
C sorrowful
What are ...
All of them
Wreckage, package
What does the suffix -age mean?
A the quality of
B the result of
C the nature of
What does auto- mean?
B the result of
The city is celebrating its centennial. It has existed for ______ years.
Hint: think of the prefix, cent
What is
100
300 Bonus What does bicentennial mean
She had an inordinate amount of shoes for every occasion.
A small
B reasonable
C excessive
What is
C excessive
Which one doesn’t belong?
A gleeful
B joyous
C mournful
What is
C mournful
100 each Bonus Give the noun form for the answer choices.
mal-
malfunction, malpractice
The prefix mal- means ...
A multiple B many
C bad C helpful
What is ...
C bad or badly
100 Bonus Can you think of a word with the prefix "mal"
This medication is for topical use and should not be taken orally. Rub it on your skin instead.
What does orally mean?
What is
By mouth
300 Bonus What does topical mean?