Which Prefix Means the Opposite of Hypo-

question 265

Multiple Choice

Which prefix means the opposite of hypo-?

• A)pre-
• B)poly-
• C)hyper-
• D)sub-

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Definitions:

Glass-Steagall Act

US legislation enacted in 1933 to separate commercial banking from investment banking, aiming to reduce financial market risks.

Underwriting Securities

The process through which investment banks issue new securities to the market, assuming the risk of selling them at a certain price.

Accepting Deposits

A banking activity that involves receiving money from customers for safekeeping or for earning interest, typically in savings or checking accounts.

Systematically Important

Refers to entities or institutions whose failure could trigger a financial crisis, necessitating regulatory oversight to ensure stability.