Opposite Directions EXTRA EXTRO Extracurricular Extra curr run Literal definition run beyond run outside of Dictionary definition adj done or pursued in addition to the normal course of study ID: 1001584
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1. Words: The Power WithinSilver Edition – Lesson 12Opposite Directions
2. EXTRA (EXTRO)ExtracurricularExtra + curr (run)Literal definition – run beyond; run outside ofDictionary definition – (adj) done or pursued in addition to the normal course of studyI like to participate in extracurricular clubs like Spanish Club after school.
3. EXTRA (EXTRO)ExtraordinaryExtra + ordin (order) + ary (pertaining to)Literal definition – pertaining to beyond orderDictionary definition – (adj) very unusual or remarkableThe extraordinary transformation from a geek to a popular person is a common movie plot.
4. EXTRA (EXTRO)ExtravagantExtra + vagary (to wander) + ant (characteristic of)Literal definition – to wander beyond; to wander outside ofDictionary definition – (adj) lacking restraint or control in spending money or using resourcesYour extravagant spending led to bankruptcy.EXTRA(EXTRO) – BEYOND, OUTSIDE OF
5. HYPERHyperDictionary definition – (adj) unusually energetic Note – hyper is a shortened form of hyperactiveThe upcoming concert made me hyper, and I could barely contain my excitement.
6. HYPERHypersensitiveHyper + sentire (to feel) + ive (capable of)Literal definition – capable of feeling beyondDictionary definition – (adj) abnormally or excessively aware of feelingsWolfgang was very hypersensitive about his balding head.
7. HYPERHyperventilateHyper + ventus (wind) + ate (become)Literal definition – to become above windDictionary definition – (v) to breathe too rapidly and lose too much carbon dioxideI was so scared at the haunted house that I began to hyperventilate.HYPER – ABOVE, BEYOND, OVER
8. HYPOHypocriteHypo + krinein (judge, decide)Literal definition – under judgeDictionary definition – (n) one who pretends or plays a part; one who claims to have morals or beliefs but whose behavior does not conform to themIf you say you don’t smoke but get caught smoking, you are a hypocrite.
9. HYPOHypothermiaHypo + therm (heat) + ia (condition)Literal definition – condition below heatDictionary definition – (n) a condition of having abnormally low body temperatureWolfgang was diagnosed with hypothermia after he locked himself in the restaurant freezer for several hours.
10. HYPOHypothesesHypo + thesis (to place)Literal definition – to place underDictionary definition – (n) a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigationOur hypothesis for the experiment proved to be correct.HYPO – UNDER, BELOW
11. SUBSubdueSub + due (lead)Literal definition – lead underDictionary definition – (v) to overcome, quiet, or bring under control a feeling or a person; to bring a country under control by forceThe police subdued the suspect as he tried to run.
12. SUBSubsideSub + sidere (to settle)Literal definition – to settle underDictionary definition – (v) to become less intense, violent, or severeAfter taking some aspirin, my headache began to subside.
13. SUBSubterraneanSub + terr (land, earth)Literal definition – under land; under earthDictionary definition – (adj) existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surfaceMoles are subterranean animals since they live underground most of the time.SUB - UNDER
14. SUPERSuperficialSuper + fic (make) + ial (characteristic of)Literal definition – characteristic of making aboveDictionary definition – (adj) existing or occurring on the surface; not thorough or completeYour injuries appear to be superficial and need only minor first aid.You have a superficial understanding of algebra and should probably take it again next year.
15. SUPERSuperior Literal definition – aboveDictionary definition – (adj) higher in rank, status, or quality; (n) a person or thing higher in rank, status, or qualityIn the Army, soldiers must salute when a superior officer walks by.Wolfgang’s superior at work made him come into the office on Saturday.
16. SUPERSupersedeSuper + sedere (to sit)Literal definition – to sit above; to sit overDictionary definition – (v) to take the place of something because it is more importantFun fact – this is only word in the English language that ends in sedeWhen at school, academics and good behavior supersede sports and socializing.SUPER – ABOVE, BEYOND, OVER