Peri- is a prefix that means:
A) many.
B) before.
C) around.
D) again.
C
Explanation: A) Prefixes that mean many are multi- and poly-.
B) The prefixes pre-, pro-, and ante- mean before.
C) Correct.
D) The prefix re- means again.
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