Understanding Root Words and Meanings

What does the root word "circum" mean?

• Between

• Around

• Before

• Against

Which word means "to go around" using the root "circum"?

• Circumvent

• Interact

• Precede

• Dislike

What is the meaning of the root word "inter"?

• Before

• Between

• Against

• Half

Using the root "inter," which word means "to communicate between people"?

• Interact

• Circumvent

• Malfunction

• Semicircle

What does the root word "extra" mean?

• Beyond

• Before

• Against

• Half

Which word means "beyond ordinary" using the root "extra"?

• Extraordinary

• Dislike

• Precede

• Combine

Analyze the word "disapprove" and explain how the root "dis" changes its meaning.

• It means to approve again.

• It means to approve before.

• It means not to approve.

• It means to approve with difficulty.

What does the root word "mal" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Before

• Half

Using the root "mal," which word means "bad function"?

• Malfunction

• Interact

• Precede

• Semicircle

Evaluate the word "semicircle" and determine how the root "semi" affects its meaning.

• It means a full circle.

• It means a quarter of a circle.

• It means half of a circle.

• It means a circle with a diameter.