Rootonym 13 April Answers are published below and we have included the root word, it’s meaning, the hint so that you can get a little help and trying to figure it out yourself, and finally we have included the answer if you cannot figure it out yourself.
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TING | Root means ‘touch, contact’
Dependent on something, not yet certain; conditional (adjective)
hintDon’s ability to drive the car on Friday is ________ upon his completion of his chores.for exampleDon’s ability to drive the car on Friday is CONTINGENT upon his completion of his chores.answer:CONTINGENT
Apparently true or right though lacking real merit; plausible but not genuine; deceptively attractive (adjective)
hintBen’s teacher didn’t believe his ________ excuse and questioned specifics of his story.for exampleBen’s teacher didn’t believe his SPECIOUS excuse and questioned specifics of his story.answer:SPECIOUS
To block from sight; to hinder or delay (verb)
hintLimbs and branches will ________ the road if that old tree falls over in the storm.for exampleLimbs and branches will OBSTRUCT the road if that old tree falls over in the storm.answer:OBSTRUCT
Not reacting positively or favorably; not answering or replying in words (adjective)
hintSince Carl was ________ to the idea of eating an ice cream cone, his mom worried he was sick.for exampleSince Carl was UNRESPONSIVE to the idea of eating an ice cream cone, his mom worried he was sick.answer:UNRESPONSIVE
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