In an analogy, 'Pre-' is to 'Before' as 'Mal-' is to what?
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The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before', and the prefix 'Mal-' means 'bad' or 'wrongful'. The analogy relates a prefix to its meaning.
Which prefix would you add to the word 'natal' to refer to the period immediately after birth?
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The prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. Therefore, 'postnatal' refers to the period after birth, just as 'prenatal' refers to the period before birth.
The suffix '-logy' in 'Geology' indicates the study of the Earth. What does the suffix '-ism' in 'Patriotism' indicate?
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The suffix '-ism' is used to form nouns that denote a system, principle, or belief. Patriotism is the belief in and vigorous support for one's country.
If a substance is designed to work against bacteria, what is the most appropriate term for it?
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The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to'. Therefore, an 'antibacterial' substance works against bacteria.
The word 'Potable' means something is suitable for drinking. Which part of the word conveys the meaning 'capable of being'?
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The suffix '-able' (or its variant '-ible') means 'capable of being'. In 'Potable', it signifies that the substance is 'capable of being' drunk.
Which pair of prefixes are antonyms (opposites) in the context of time?
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The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before', while 'Post-' means 'after'. They represent opposite points in a temporal sequence.
Complete the analogy: 'Study' is to '-logy' as 'Capable of' is to ______.
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The analogy links a concept to its corresponding suffix. The suffix '-logy' means 'the study of', and the suffix '-able' means 'capable of'.
Improper or poor nutrition is correctly termed as:
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The prefix 'Mal-' signifies 'bad' or 'improper'. Therefore, 'malnutrition' is the correct term for poor nutrition.
If 'Communism' is a political and economic system, what does the suffix '-ism' signify in its formation?
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The suffix '-ism' is appended to a base word to create a noun representing a doctrine, system, or practice, such as 'Communism'.
The period before a major war, like World War I, is often referred to as the _______ period.
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The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. The 'Pre-war' period is the time leading up to a war.
Complete the analogy: 'Against' is to 'Anti-' as 'After' is to ____.
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The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against', while the prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. The analogy is based on the meaning of the prefixes.
A medical condition that is described as harmful, cancerous, or very infectious is often termed:
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The prefix 'Mal-' means 'bad' or 'harmful'. 'Malignant' means harmful or tending to cause harm, commonly used in a medical context for tumors.
If a problem has a solution that can be practically achieved, the solution is described as being:
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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'. Therefore, a 'workable' solution is one that is capable of being worked or implemented.
A report written to analyze the success or failure of a project *after* it has been completed is called a:
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The prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. A 'post-mortem' literally means 'after death', but in a business or project context, it refers to an analysis done after the event is over.
Three of these words use a prefix related to time. Which word uses a prefix related to poor quality or incorrectness?
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'Pre-' (before) and 'Post-' (after) are related to time. 'Mal-' means 'badly' or 'poorly', so 'maladjusted' refers to poor adjustment, which is a quality, not a time.
In words like 'Criminology' or 'Sociology', the suffix '-logy' specifically implies:
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The suffix '-logy' originates from the Greek 'logos', meaning 'word' or 'study'. It is used in English to denote a field of study, typically a scientific one.
Which of the following words uses the suffix '-ism' to denote a social, political, or economic system or ideology?
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While '-ism' can denote an action (criticism) or quality (heroism), in 'Feudalism' it specifically refers to a dominant social and political system in medieval Europe.
If a payment is made before the goods or services are received, it is called a:
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The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. Therefore, a 'prepayment' is a payment made before it is due or before receiving something.
A substance that is added to food to prevent it from decaying is known as an:
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The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against'. An 'antioxidant' is a substance that works against the process of oxidation, which is a primary cause of food decay.
Complete the analogy: 'Capitalism' is to 'System/Doctrine' as 'Sociology' is to ______.
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This analogy contrasts the function of two suffixes. '-ism' in Capitalism denotes a system, whereas '-logy' in Sociology denotes the 'study of' society.
Complete the analogy: 'Malfunction' is to 'Faulty operation' as 'Antidote' is to ____.
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The prefix 'Mal-' means bad or faulty, so 'Malfunction' is a faulty operation. The prefix 'Anti-' means against, so an 'Antidote' works against a poison.
A feeling of general discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify is best termed:
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The prefix 'Mal-' means 'bad' or 'ill'. 'Malaise' is a medical term for a general feeling of being unwell.
In the word 'heroism', the suffix '-ism' is used to denote:
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While '-ism' can denote a system (like Capitalism), in 'heroism' it denotes the qualities, actions, or character of a hero.
Which word uses a prefix to denote something that occurs *before* a main event or text?
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'Preamble' uses the prefix 'Pre-' meaning 'before', referring to an introductory statement that comes before a document.
The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms of living systems is known as Physiology. The suffix '-logy' here signifies:
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The suffix '-logy' is derived from Greek 'logia' and consistently denotes 'the study of' a particular subject.
If a person is 'maladjusted' they are poorly adapted. Following this logic, if a person is described as 'antisocial', they are:
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This question contrasts 'Mal-' (bad/poorly) with 'Anti-' (against/opposed to). 'Antisocial' means being against societal norms and interactions.
Which of the following words uses the suffix '-able' to specifically mean 'fit or deserving to be'?
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While all options mean 'capable of being' (eaten, heard, seen), 'Admirable' carries the stronger connotation of being 'worthy or deserving of' admiration.
An author's note or an extra chapter added to the end of a finished novel is correctly called a(n):
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The prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. A Postscript (or Epilogue) is a section of writing added after the main work is completed.
Complete the functional analogy: 'Anti-' is to 'Oppose' as '-able' is to ____.
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The analogy relates the meaning of an affix to its function as a verb. 'Anti-' means to oppose something. The suffix '-able' means something is capable of being acted upon, thus to 'enable' an action.
Which word is logically formed to mean 'the study of conditions that arise after a war'?
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This is a word formation question. 'Post-' means 'after', 'war' is the subject, and '-logy' means 'the study of'. Therefore, 'Post-war-logy' is the logical construction.