What does "dis" mean? (examples: disbelieve, disagree, dishonest)
Dis means the opposite of, or "not"
100
What does the suffix "ogy" mean? (biology, ecology)
"Ogy" means "the study of"
100
What does the root word "auto" mean? (automobile, automatic, autopilot)
"auto" means "self" or "same"
100
With his brilliantly colored glass, he made beautiful lampshades. Which word means the same as "brilliantly?"
a. smartly
b. sharply
c. quickly
d. brightly
brightly
100
The sky is falling! What does this actually mean?
a. The world is ending.
b. Everything is new again.
c. You can accomplish anything.
d. Things are really bad.
Things are really bad.
200
What does the prefix "pre" mean? (preview, prehistoric, preamble)
Pre means "before"
200
What does the suffix "able" or "ible" mean? (likable, reversible, doable)
"Able" or "ible" means "able to"
200
What does the root "graph" mean? (autograph, paragraph, graphic novel)
"Graph" means "something written"
200
"I especially like the roar of the waves." Which word means the opposite of "roar?"
a. noise
b. whisper
c. laughter
d. anger
whisper
200
I definitely bit off more than I could chew. This means:
a. You ate too much and feel sick.
b. You took on a job that was too big.
c. You are worried about starting something.
You took on a job that was too big.
300
What does the prefix "re" mean? (rewrite, resell, rerun)
"Re" means "again"
300
What does the suffix "ed" mean? (parked, slurped, called)
"ed" turns a verb into past tense.
300
What does the root word "scope" mean? (microscope, telescope)
The root word "scope" means "a tool for seeing."
300
My boots were sturdy enough to get me through the rough camping trip. The word "sturdy" means:
a. strong
b. ugly
c. big
d. rubber
strong
300
I will knock their socks off! This actually means:
a. You will make people take off their socks.
b. You will exchange socks with someone.
c. You will disappoint your audience.
d. You will impress and thrill the audience.
You will impress and thrill the audience.
400
What does the prefix "bi" mean? (bicycle, bisect, bilingual)
"Bi" means "two"
400
What does the root word "port" mean? (portable, export, import)
"Port" means "to carry"
400
If you are not bored, you are most likely:
a. tired
b. dull
c. lonely
d. amused
amused
400
"Give me a hand" means:
a. I need hand surgery.
b. Wash your hands.
c. Please help me.
d. You need help.
Please help me.
500
What does the prefix "uni" mean? (unicycle, unibrow, universe)
"Uni" means "one"
500
What does the suffix "meter" mean? (kilometer, centimeter, decimeter)
"Meter" means "measure of"
500
What does the root word "Photo" mean? (photograph, photosynthesis, telephoto)
"Photo" means "light"
500
On rainy days, we "usually" go to the movies. Give a synonym for "usually."
almost always, mostly, most often
500
"Two heads are better than one" means:
a. Use your mind to solve problems.
b. Thinking is the best thing to do.
c. Working together is better than working alone.
d. Always think twice before making a decision.