Word Roots: Level 2: Lesson 15 Quiz

What does the prefix "de-" mean?

• through, very

• bad, badly

• from, away, down, apart; not

• not

What is the meaning of the suffix "-ism"?

• an action or process

• a state of being; a quality or act

• without

• like, related to

Which word means "done as a duty; having a superficial quality"?

• functionary

• perfunctory

• functional

• dysfunction

What does the word "dysfunction" mean?

• abnormal, impaired, or incomplete functioning

• no longer used or active

• the purpose something serves

• related to the function or usefulness of something

Which word describes "one who performs in a certain position, especially an official"?

• function

• functionary

• functionalism

• defunct

What does "defunct" mean?

• no longer used or active

• serving no function or purpose

• functioning or performing abnormally

• without a function or purpose

What is the meaning of "function"?

• the purpose something serves

• related to the function or usefulness of something

• serving no function or purpose

• condition or belief in the practical application of things

Which word means "related to the function or usefulness of something"?

• functional

• functionary

• dysfunction

• defunct

What does "nonfunctional" mean?

• serving no function or purpose

• functioning or performing abnormally

• without a function or purpose

• condition or belief in the practical application of things

What is the meaning of "functionalism"?

• condition or belief in the practical application of things

• without a function or purpose

• serving no function or purpose

• functioning or performing abnormally