MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What does the prefix "belli-" refer to?

Well, good
War, warlike
Equal
A sign of poor quality

The correct answer is: War, warlike

The prefix "belli-" comes from the Latin word "bellum," which means war. Therefore, when this prefix is used in words, it conveys meanings related to war or a warlike nature. For example, terms like "belligerent" or "rebellion" incorporate this prefix and reflect notions of conflict or hostility. The other choices pertain to different prefixes: the choice indicating "well, good" relates to "bene-," signifying positive qualities; "equal" refers to "equi-," which implies similarity or equality; and the one describing "a sign of poor quality" corresponds to "mal-," indicating something that is bad or of inferior quality. Each of these prefixes has distinct meanings and usages that do not connect to the concept of war, underscoring the specificity and relevance of "belli-" to warfare.