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cnetterville

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The meaning of the prefix meta- is:
 
  A) beside.
  B) large.
  C) excessive.
  D) beyond.

Question 2

The prefix dis-, as in the term dislocate, means:
 
  A) separate.
  B) away from.
  C) above.
  D) excessive.


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ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The prefix para- means beside.
B) The prefix mega- means large.
C) The prefix hyper- or poly- means excessive.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The prefix for away from is ab-, ex-, exo-, or de-.
C) The prefix for above is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra.
D) The prefix for excessive is hyper- or poly-.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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