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The prefix para- means "close to" or "next to." What does paranormal mean? (1 point)

next to a phantom
close to usual
almost strange
nearly bizarre
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The term "paranormal" refers to phenomena that are beyond the normal range of scientific explanation, often associated with the supernatural or unexplained occurrences. Therefore, the best interpretation of "paranormal" in relation to the given options would be "next to a phantom," as it often refers to things like ghosts or supernatural events.
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Which prefix means all?

a. ante-
b. aero-
c. pro-
d. omni-
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The prefix that means "all" is **d. omni-**.
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The prefix para - means "close to" or "next to". What does paranormal mean?

a. nearly bizarre
b. next to a phantom
c. close to usual
d. almost strange
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The term "paranormal" refers to experiences or phenomena that are beyond the normal or scientific understanding, often associated with the supernatural. Given the options provided, the best choice is **b. next to a phantom.**
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Use the sentence to answer the question.

Construction on the new shopping center will begin in two weeks.

Which is the meaning of the root in the underlined word?

a. to decide
b. to open
c. to build
d. to plan
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In the sentence, the underlined word is "Construction." The root "struct" in "construction" means "to build." Therefore, the correct answer is **c. to build.**
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The affix ante- means "before". Based on this knowledge and the meaning of the root belli, when was the Antebellum period in American history?

a. before the liberty bell
b. after the great depression
c. before the civil war
d. after world war 1
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The Antebellum period in American history refers to the time before the Civil War. Therefore, the correct answer is **c. before the civil war.**
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the root spect means "see". Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection?

a. a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
b. a dislike of certain colors
c. a careful examination of an argument
d. a positive feeling about a person
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The word "introspection" combines the prefix "intro-" meaning "within" and the root "spect," meaning "see." Therefore, introspection most likely means **a. a close look at one's thoughts or emotions.**