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Composite Words - (2) Middle Roots (L-Z)

Practice identifying middle roots (L-Z) in composite words and finding antonyms

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

MANDATORY

  1. optional
  2. viable
  3. humane
  4. punitive
  5. legal
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

VULNERABLE

  1. empty
  2. sullen
  3. modest
  4. safe
  5. severe
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PERPETUAL

  1. antecedent
  2. coincident
  3. intermittent
  4. precipitous
  5. languorous
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

TENUOUS

  1. obdurate
  2. embedded
  3. convinced
  4. ubiquitous
  5. proximate
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

VACUOUS

  1. courteous
  2. exhilarated
  3. modest
  4. intelligent
  5. emergent
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

LOQUACIOUS

  1. tranquil
  2. sceptical
  3. morose
  4. taciturn
  5. witty
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

VERITABLE

  1. impetuous
  2. pernicious
  3. inefficacious
  4. disastrous
  5. specious
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

SPLENDOUR

  1. earnestness
  2. squalor
  3. depravity
  4. greed
  5. innovation
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

MUTE

  1. amplify
  2. harmonize
  3. attune
  4. synthesize
  5. register
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

TIMOROUS

  1. consummate
  2. faithful
  3. intrepid
  4. antagonistic
  5. impulsive
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

SUCCULENT

  1. restricted
  2. juiceless
  3. colourless
  4. flavoured
  5. oddly shaped
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OCCLUDED

  1. unobstructed
  2. intersecting
  3. extrapolated
  4. diminished
  5. extended
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

SANE

  1. manic
  2. forensic
  3. cryptic
  4. cyclic
  5. concentric
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PROLOGUE

  1. soliloquy
  2. trilogy
  3. analogue
  4. dialogue
  5. epilogue
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

LEVITY

  1. veracity
  2. audacity
  3. felicity
  4. gravity
  5. depravity
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