Understanding the Prefix 'epi-' AND 'ped'

What does the prefix 'epi-' mean in Latin/Greek?

• Before

• After

• Around

• Inside

Which word refers to the outermost layer of skin on your body?

• Epicenter

• Epidemic

• Epilogue

• Epidermis

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epidemic

• Epicenter

• Episode

• Epitaph

Which word describes a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time?

• Epidemic

• Epidermis

• Epilogue

• Episode

What is the term for a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment or conclusion?

• Epidermis

• Epitaph

• Epilogue

• Episode

Which word refers to a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone?

• Epidemic

• Epitaph

• Episode

• Epilogue

Which word describes an event or group of events occurring as part of a larger sequence?

• Episode

• Epidemic

• Epitaph

• Epilogue

How does the prefix 'epi-' relate to the meaning of the word 'epicenter'?

• It means 'before the center.'

• It means 'after the center.'

• It means 'above the center.'

• It means 'inside the center.'

Which word derived from 'epi-' is most likely to be used in a medical context?

• Epidermis

• Episode

• Epilogue

• Epitaph

Which word derived from 'epi-' is most commonly associated with literature?

• Epidemic

• Epilogue

• Episode

• Epitaph