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

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

ALACRITY

  1. reluctance

  2. caution

  3. cynicism

  4. scepticism

  5. anxiety


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alert + action: Ready to act

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ab = away + err = wander: deviating from normal Other words: Errand, error, erroneous

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sed/sid = sit: Diligent person - symbolically does not leave the seat until job is done Other words: Sediment, sedulous, sedentary

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Pos = place: aptly placed Other words: position, opposition, repository, deposit

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Tens/tend = stretch: Stretch to thin Other words: Attention, tenacious, tenuous, tension

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lev = lighten: Lighten the misery Other words: Levity, levitation, lever, elevate

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prob = approve: Approval or appreciation Other words: Probation, probate, reprobate

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bar: Putting a bar on going out Other words: Barrage, barter, barricade

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mort = death: instalment payment to pay for mortgage Other words: mortal, mortgage, post-mortem

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Anim = spirit: In animalistic spirit Other words: Unanimous, magnanimous, animation

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Loq = speak: Talkative Other words: Eloquent, loquacious

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Esth = sense: Sense of beauty Other words: Anaesthesia

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


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Cur = run + mud: mudslinger Other words: Cursor, cursive, cursory, course, current

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

En = in + amo/ami/ama = love: In love with Other words: Amorous, amiable, amicable, amorous, amateur

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Log/loq = speak: Speech in praise Other words: Dialogue, monologue, epilogue, prologue

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