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Composite Words - (4) Middle Roots (A-K)

C2 Week 3 Day-3 MR (A-K) (Difficult)

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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.

ABOMINATE

  1. gratify
  2. esteem
  3. console
  4. support
  5. foster
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.

BELLICOSE

  1. placatory
  2. pugnacious
  3. lean
  4. benign
  5. cheerful
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.

CEDE

  1. excite
  2. destroy
  3. moisten
  4. annex
  5. disperse
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.

IRASCIBLE

  1. quickly changing
  2. self-satisfied
  3. very reluctant
  4. even-tempered
  5. readily apparent
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.

CAUSTIC

  1. non-flammable
  2. anaesthetic
  3. antiseptic
  4. convoluted
  5. innocuous
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.

COMMODIOUS

  1. calm
  2. careless
  3. reticent
  4. enclosed
  5. cramped
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.

COMPLAISANCE

  1. churlishness
  2. emptiness
  3. difficulty
  4. swiftness
  5. vibrancy
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.

CAPITULATION

  1. resistance
  2. detraction
  3. dejection
  4. perception
  5. perversity
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.

EFFRONTERY

  1. decorum
  2. candour
  3. resolution
  4. perplexity
  5. serenity
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.

GROVEL

  1. genuflect
  2. livid
  3. loathe
  4. ligneous
  5. kowtow
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.

DECOROUS

  1. unlikely
  2. uncomfortable
  3. unrepentant
  4. unseemly
  5. unattractive
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.

ABDICATE

  1. condone
  2. affiliate
  3. promote
  4. attack
  5. usurp
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.

DORMANCY

  1. acceleration
  2. restoration
  3. tedium
  4. activity
  5. friendliness
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.

ACCELERATE

  1. swerve
  2. arouse
  3. dispel
  4. reject
  5. retard
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.

FRINGE

  1. centre
  2. proximity
  3. breadth
  4. outlet
  5. continuity
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