Etymology Analysis #5-6 Review

The base word "amerlior" means...

• to bear, beget

• improve

• friendship

• to do

Which base word means "supreme happiness"?

• amic

• ign

• fic

• bliss

What does the word "benign" mean?

• friendly

• conducive to well-being

• having a gentle disposition

• joyous; ecstatic

Which of the following words means "worthy of imitation"?

• exemplary

• conciliate

• extol

• finesse

Which of the following is NOT correct?

• The base word "ess" means "to be"

• The base word "empl" means "serve as an example"

• "the base word "fin" means "subtle"

• The base word "tol" means "call"

Which one of the following is correct?

• The prefix "con" means "to be"

• the prefix "ex" means "up" or "thoroughly"

• the suffix "esse" means "state or condition"

• the suffix "ence" means "together"

Fill in the blank with the best answer: "He managed to _______ a deal through bargaining."

• finesse

• extol

• conciliate

• ameliorate

This word is defined as "incorruptibility"

• genteel

• integrity

• laudatory

• munificent

The word "luscious" means...

• refined or well-bred

• praising or complimentary

• delicious; mouth-watering

• extremely generous or charitable

Which one of the following is NOT correct?

• The base word "gentee" means "perfect condition"

• The base word "lusc" means "to lure"

• The base word "munific" means "producing gifts"

• The base word "laudat" means "song, poem, or hymn"