9th Grade Hyper-, Hypo-, super-, sub-

Mrs. Metcalf (United States of America)
Unit 1 Lesson 3
Parrallel Latin and Greek Prefixes
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  1. subterranean
    being or operating under the surface of the earth
  2. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  3. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  4. superlative
    highest in quality
  5. hypothesis
    a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
  6. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  7. subversive
    in opposition to an established system or government
  8. hyperactive
    displaying excessive movement, restlessness, or talkativeness
  9. hypoglycemia
    abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
  10. hypoxia
    oxygen deficiency
  11. superior
    of high quality or performance
  12. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  13. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  14. hypothermia
    subnormal body temperature
  15. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  16. subsequent
    following in time or order
  17. submarine
    beneath the surface of the sea
  18. submarine
    a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
  19. subtropical
    of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
  20. submerge
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  21. supersonic
    of or involving frequencies above those of audible sound
  22. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  23. hypotenuse
    the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
Created on Fri Oct 04 10:50:44 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Sep 30 09:57:15 EDT 2014)

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