RED HOT ROOT WORDS

LESSON 2

hyper

above, over, more

super, supr, sur

above, over, more

an intentional statement of exaggeration

hyperbole

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hyperbole

When I said, “I’m dying of thirst,” I was using hyperbole.

excessively critical

hypercritical

hypercritical

My hypercritical sister is always telling we what is

wrong with me.

high blood pressure;

hypertension

extreme tension

hypertension• The doctor said my dad’s

high blood pressure would lead to hypertension.

high temperature

hyperthermia

hyperthermia

• Standing in the sun caused me to suffer from hyperthermia so badly that I fainted.

lay one item atop another

superimpose

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superimpose

• With a computer we can superimpose superimpose one part of a photo onto another photo to create strange pictures.

best, greatest, of the highest order

superlative

superlative• Her performance was the

best I have ever heard; it was truly superlative!

beyond the laws of nature

supernatural

supernatural

Many supernatural forces fly around on

Halloween night.

to oversee

supervise

supervise• It is important to supervise small children as they play.

additional charge or tax

surcharge

surchargeThe hotel room’s bill had a

$10 surcharge for the extra bed.

more than what is needed

surplus

surplusAmerica grows a surplus of

wheat, so we send it to needy countries.