Root Words Flashcard 1

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SUB

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means "under"

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HYPER

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Excessive activity

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PRE

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Latin word meaning "before" or "in front of"

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PARA

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"beside"

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META

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"after" or "behind" or "change" or "beyond"

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PER

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A Latin preposition meaning "through", "throughout", or "thoroughly".

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ANT / ANTI

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is opposite to or opposes something else

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CONTRA

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Latin for anti, meaning "against" or "contrary to".

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STRICT

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"to draw tight, bind, or tie"

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STRU/STRUCT

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"to put together, build, arrange"