Lesson 154 Prefix: Peri-

Question 1

Peripheral

Answer 1

(adj.) not of main importance, to the side

Question 2

Peripatetic

Answer 2

(adj.) moving around on foot

Question 3

Perigee

Answer 3

(n.) the point at which the moon is closest to Earth

Question 4

Periscope

Answer 4

(n.) a device that allows occupants of a submarine to see to the surface of the water

Question 5

Periodontal

Answer 5

(adj.) relating to the structures around the teeth

Question 6

Perihelion

Answer 6

(n.) the point at which Earth is closest to the sun

Question 7

Periphrastic

Answer 7

(adj.) long-winded, not straightforward