Prefix super-, sur- Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means above, beyond, or greater than.

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What does the prefix 'sur-' mean?

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The prefix 'sur-' means over, above, or in addition to.

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What is a 'surcharge'?

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A surcharge is an extra fee added to the original price of a product or service.

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What does 'superior' mean?

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Superior means higher in quality, rank, or status.

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What is a 'superintendent'?

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A superintendent is a person who is in charge of a school district.

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What does 'superb' mean?

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Superb means excellent or of the highest quality.

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What does 'surreal' mean?

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Surreal means having a dreamlike quality, often strange or unusual.

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What does 'superimpose' mean?

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To superimpose means to place one image over another so that both are visible.

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What is a 'surtax'?

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A surtax is an additional tax on top of the regular tax.

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What is an example of something that is 'superior'?

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An example of something that is superior is a top-rated movie compared to a low-rated one.