Composite Words - (1) Middle Roots (L-Z)

Practice identifying word roots and selecting antonyms for advanced vocabulary words

15 Questions Published

Questions

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.

WAIVE

  1. Peruse
  2. Supply
  3. Prove
  4. Repeat
  5. Demand
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.

POLEMICAL

  1. imitative
  2. lavish
  3. conciliatory
  4. attractive
  5. modest
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.

MITIGATE

  1. exacerbate
  2. preponderate
  3. accelerate
  4. elevate
  5. extrapolate
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.

RESOLUTION

  1. vacillation
  2. organization
  3. condemnation
  4. hybridization
  5. altercation
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.

TRACTABLE

  1. indefatigable
  2. incorrigible
  3. insatiable
  4. impractical
  5. impetuous
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.

LACKLUSTER

  1. necessary
  2. descriptive
  3. radiant
  4. organized
  5. mature
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.

SENTIENT

  1. abnormal
  2. irregular
  3. unconscious
  4. irrelevant
  5. elemental
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.

SCEPTICISM

  1. plausibility
  2. audacity
  3. reason
  4. argument
  5. conviction
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.

RANDOMIZE

  1. distribute
  2. analyze
  3. systematize
  4. blend
  5. prepare
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.

RECTITUDE

  1. immorality
  2. pessimism
  3. lucky guess
  4. agility
  5. indignation
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.

VARIATION

  1. uniformity
  2. equivalence
  3. parallelism
  4. comparison
  5. precision
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.

PERENNIAL

  1. predictable
  2. latent
  3. engrossing
  4. infertile
  5. fleeting
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.

PERSISTENCE

  1. inequality
  2. inconstancy
  3. irrelevance
  4. incompetence
  5. intemperance
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.

LUMINOUS

  1. dark
  2. cold
  3. hard
  4. silent
  5. minute
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.

REFLECT

  1. diffuse
  2. Polarize
  3. absorb
  4. focus
  5. propagate