April Roots

What does the prefix "ambi-, amphi-" mean?

• Against, opposite

• Up against, in the way

• Through, across

• Around, on both sides

What is an antonym?

• A principal character lacking heroic qualities

• The art of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

• A word of opposite meaning

• A discussion of opposing views

What does "ambidextrous" mean?

• Using both hands with equal difficulty

• Using one hand with more skill than the other

• Using both hands with equal ease

• Using neither hand skillfully

Which of the following best describes an amphibian?

• A cold-blooded vertebrate that is only air-breathing as an adult

• Any cold-blooded vertebrates

• Cold-blooded vertebrates that are between fishes and reptiles (gilled aquatic larvae and air-breathing adults)

• A warm-blooded vertebrate that is between fishes and reptiles

What is the meaning of "diagnosis"?

• A discussion of opposing views

• A principal character in a story or play

• The act of blocking or closing up by an obstacle

• The art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

What does the prefix "anti-, ant" mean?

• Around, on both sides

• Through, across

• Up against, in the way

• Against, opposite

What does the prefix "contra-, control-, counter" mean?

• Through, across

• Up against, in the way

• Against, opposite

• Around, on both sides

What does the prefix "-ob" mean?

• Through, across

• Against, opposite

• Up against, in the way

• Around, on both sides

What does the prefix "dia" mean?

• Against, opposite

• Up against, in the way

• Through, across

• Around, on both sides

What is the meaning of "antihero"?

• A word of opposite meaning

• The art of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

• A discussion of opposing views

• A principal character (as in a story or play) completely lacking in heroic qualities