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Composite Words - (2) Middle Roots (A-K)

C2 Week 3 Day-3 MR (A-K) (Mod-1)

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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.

ALACRITY

  1. reluctance
  2. caution
  3. cynicism
  4. scepticism
  5. anxiety
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.

ABERRANT

  1. attractive
  2. predictive
  3. blissful
  4. characteristic
  5. precise
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.

ASSIDUOUS

  1. unreliable
  2. languid
  3. honourable
  4. stubborn
  5. insensitive
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.

APPOSITE

  1. disposable
  2. adjacent
  3. vicarious
  4. parallel
  5. extraneous
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.

ATTENUATE

  1. lighten
  2. loosen
  3. worsen
  4. shorten
  5. strengthen
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.

ALLEVIATE

  1. Reduce
  2. Rejoice
  3. Elevate
  4. Sober
  5. Validate
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.

APPROBATION

  1. disinclination
  2. extravagance
  3. condemnation
  4. infirmity
  5. repulsion
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.

EMBARGO

  1. begrudge
  2. evanesce
  3. rapt
  4. mandate
  5. extol
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.

AMORTIZE

  1. propose
  2. criticize
  3. debt-ridden
  4. confuse
  5. provide for
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.

ANIMUS

  1. insularity
  2. stability
  3. cogence
  4. freedom
  5. goodwill
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.

BREVILOQUENCE

  1. staid
  2. taciturnity
  3. enticing
  4. loquacious
  5. periphrasis
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.

AESTHETIC

  1. Crude
  2. Courteous
  3. Chivalrous
  4. Creative
  5. Crass
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.

CURMUDGEON

  1. Churlish
  2. Ebullient
  3. Pedantic
  4. Appreciative
  5. Debonair
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.

ENAMOUR

  1. Enigma
  2. Amorphous
  3. Ennui
  4. Enrapture
  5. Enumerate
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.

ELOGIUM

  1. Encomium
  2. Delirium
  3. Aspersion
  4. Apotheosis
  5. Deferential
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