Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

CONTINGENCY

  1. autonomous

  2. independence

  3. originality

  4. emergency

  5. conditionality
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Root: CON (with) + TANG (touch) Example: tangent, tangible, tangential, contagious, contiguous, contingent, taxable

Contingency: dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition Emergency: a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action  

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