Composite Words - (1) Middle Roots (L-Z)
Practice identifying word roots and selecting antonyms for advanced vocabulary words
Questions
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.
WAIVE
- Peruse
- Supply
- Prove
- Repeat
- Demand
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.
POLEMICAL
- imitative
- lavish
- conciliatory
- attractive
- modest
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.
MITIGATE
- exacerbate
- preponderate
- accelerate
- elevate
- extrapolate
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.
RESOLUTION
- vacillation
- organization
- condemnation
- hybridization
- altercation
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.
TRACTABLE
- indefatigable
- incorrigible
- insatiable
- impractical
- impetuous
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.
LACKLUSTER
- necessary
- descriptive
- radiant
- organized
- mature
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.
SENTIENT
- abnormal
- irregular
- unconscious
- irrelevant
- elemental
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.
SCEPTICISM
- plausibility
- audacity
- reason
- argument
- conviction
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.
RANDOMIZE
- distribute
- analyze
- systematize
- blend
- prepare
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.
RECTITUDE
- immorality
- pessimism
- lucky guess
- agility
- indignation
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.
VARIATION
- uniformity
- equivalence
- parallelism
- comparison
- precision
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.
PERENNIAL
- predictable
- latent
- engrossing
- infertile
- fleeting
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.
PERSISTENCE
- inequality
- inconstancy
- irrelevance
- incompetence
- intemperance
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.
LUMINOUS
- dark
- cold
- hard
- silent
- minute
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.
REFLECT
- diffuse
- Polarize
- absorb
- focus
- propagate