Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning for the root given below.

Hyper as in hypersensitive

  1. Over

  2. Against

  3. Beyond

  4. Well
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Explanation

The prefix 'hyper-' means 'over', 'excessive', or 'above'. Hypersensitive means excessively sensitive. Other examples: hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperactive (overactive). 'Against' is 'anti-', 'beyond' is 'trans-', and 'well' is 'bene-' or 'eu-'.

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