Vocabulary Builder

Deconstructing Vocabulary: An Affix Analysis

Test your ability to construct and interpret words using a selection of advanced affixes. This set examines nuanced applications.

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Quiz Questions

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1
If the prefix 'arch-' can mean 'chief' or 'principal,' what is the most precise meaning of the word 'archetype'?
Question 1
2
Given that the suffix '-vore' relates to eating, what does 'insectivore' describe?
Question 2
3
In medical terminology, the suffix '-osis' typically indicates which of the following?
Question 3
4
If 'adroit' means skillful, what is the best definition for 'maladroit,' considering the prefix 'mal-'?
Question 4
5
The suffix '-escence,' as in 'efflorescence' or 'adolescence,' primarily denotes what?
Question 5
6
What does the medical term 'dysphonia' mean, considering the meaning of the prefix 'dys-'?
Question 6

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