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Composite Words - (3) Middle Roots (A-K)

Description: C2 Week 3 Day-3 MR (A-K) (Mod-2)
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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.

APOCRYPHAL

  1. authenticated

  2. annotated

  3. famous

  4. restored

  5. sophisticated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apo = apostle or God's messenger + cryp = code: Not God's word: doubtful origin Other words: cryptic, decrypt, encrypt, apotheosis

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.

APOTHEOSIS

  1. heresy

  2. debasement

  3. hostility

  4. annoyance

  5. fervor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apo = apostle + theo = God: Status of God Other words: Theology, theocracy, pantheon

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.

JUGULATE

  1. chew

  2. impair

  3. fuse

  4. juxtapose

  5. lacerate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jug = throat or neck: kill by cutting throat or separate Other words: Jugular, conjugation

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.

ABSCISSION

  1. graft

  2. transform

  3. fluctuation

  4. coordination

  5. contamination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ab = away + scis = cut: Surgical removal of a body part Other words: Scissors, incision, precision, exorcise

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.

CHARY

  1. brisk

  2. bold

  3. untidy

  4. ungenerous

  5. unfriendly


Correct Option: B

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.

ADMONISH

  1. anaesthetize

  2. eulogize

  3. catapult

  4. trenchant

  5. abide by


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mon = warn or caution: upbraid Other words: Monitor, premonition

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.

FRACAS

  1. refurbishment

  2. detonation

  3. fecundity

  4. ennui

  5. chime


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Frac = break: A noisy fight Other words: Fraction, fracture, infraction

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.

ADUMBRATE

  1. vaticinate

  2. augur

  3. elucidate

  4. portend

  5. annotate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Umbra = shade: To hide or shade Other words: Umbrella, penumbra, umbrage

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.

CONTINENT

  1. gentrify

  2. ethicize

  3. monasticism

  4. salacious

  5. abstinence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Contain = Limited

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.

ABJURE

  1. commingle

  2. arbitrate

  3. espouse

  4. appease

  5. pardon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ab = away + jure = oath: Give up as if on oath Other words: Abstain, abstemious, perjury, conjuror, jury

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.

FERVID

  1. restrained

  2. unexpected

  3. discouraged

  4. distinguished

  5. stubborn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ferv = bubble: Bubbling with enthusiasm Other words: Effervescent, fervour, fervent

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.

CLAMOUR

  1. bedlam

  2. quietude

  3. weakness

  4. shivaree

  5. sonority


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clam = cry out: Not God’s word: uproar Other words: exclaim, disclaim, exclamation

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.

FIDGETY

  1. morose

  2. fractious

  3. recalcitrant

  4. tranquil

  5. restive


Correct Option: D

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.

JANITOR

  1. concierge

  2. cataloguer

  3. marauder

  4. curator

  5. collector


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janus = god of beginnings and endings: caretaker of everything Other words: Janus-faced, January

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.

DIFFIDENT

  1. wise

  2. bold

  3. cruel

  4. relaxed

  5. sloppy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fid = faith: Lacking faith in self Other words: Confident, High Fidelity, fiduciary, infidel, perfidy

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