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An instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or plant or cells.

microscope

100

A product or event, such as a movie or concert, that is exceedingly successful.

megahit

100

Exceedingly active, or having an above average activity level.

hyperactive

100

A very large-scale retail food store or market.

supermarket

200

An electromagnet wave that is shorter than a normal radio wave.

microwave

200
A funnel-shaped device used to direct and amplify the voice.


megaphone
200

Exceedingly sensitive.

hypersensitive

200

A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal.

superstar

300

A very small bus, often made from a van.

microbus

300
An abnormally large dose, esp. of a vitamin.


megadose

300

To breathe abnormally fast or deeply.

hyperventilate

300
A person regarded as having extraordinary ability in some field.


Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.


superhero

400

A bacterium causing disease.

microbe

400

A very large unit of computer memory or data storage.

megabyte

400
Too critical; too severe in judgment; hard to please.


hypercritical

400
An expressway, especially one designed for high speeds.


superhighway


500

A very small world or community.

microcosm

500

A very large large city, or group of cities.

Megalopolis

500

An extreme or excessive exaggeration. 

hyperbole

500

The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

superego

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