1. PREFIXESPREFIXES hyper- over, beyond, high

2. hyperactive (adj) overly active; abnormally busy

3. hyperbole (n) an overstated comment; exaggeration

4. hypercritical (adj) overly critical; harsh in judgment; hard to please

5. hyperextend (n) to injure a body part (e.g., knee, elbow) by bending it beyond how far it should normally bend

6. hyperglycemia (n) abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood

7. hypersensitive (adj) overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal

8. hypertension (n) abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal

9. hyperthermia (n) very high fever; body temperature over and above what is normal and healthy

10. hyperthyroidism (n) a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is faster than normal and overly productive; results in a rapid pulse, nervousness, and loss of weight

11. hyperventilate (v) to breathe rapidly and deeply; to breathe beyond normal or what is necessary

12. The End!!! Take your grammar folders home nightly to study for your test on Friday!