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

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ab = away + omen = augury: Dislike or hate Other words: Ominous

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bellis = fight: Ready to fight Other words: Belligerent, rebellion

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ced/cess = to give up Other words: Recede, secede, recess, abscess

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ire= anger + escent = towards: Easily angered Other words: Irate, ire, irksome

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Caust/caut = burn: causing burning; biting remark Other words: Holocaust, cauterize

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Co/com/con = together: Can put together a lot Other words: Accommodate, common, cooperate, convocation

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plac = please: To please somebody Other words: Placate, placid, complaisant, placebo

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cap = head: To put down one's head as if in defeat Other words: Capital, capitation, per capita, decapitate

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Front: To stand in front Other words: Confront, affront

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


Correct Option: C

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decor = ornamentation Other words: decorate

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ab (away) + dict (speak) = To state relinquishment Other words: Diction, dictate, indicate, predicate

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dorm (sleep) = Sleep/inactivity Other words: Dormitory, dormer

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Celer (speed) Other words: Celerity, decelerate

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fringe (boundary) Other words: Infringement

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