Rootonym 7 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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SIST | Root means ‘stand, place’
To go on resolutely in spite of opposition, warnings or pleas: to persevere (verb)
hintShortly after any long car trip begins, Timmy and Donny will ________ in asking, “Are we there yet?”for exampleShortly after any long car trip begins, Timmy and Donny will PERSIST in asking, “Are we there yet?”answer:PERSIST
In immediate physical contact; abutting; touching a curve or surface at one point (adjective)
hintThe men’s and women’s locker rooms were ________ to the gym but on opposite sides of it.for exampleThe men’s and women’s locker rooms were TANGENT to the gym but on opposite sides of it.answer:TANGENT
Luxuriously fine; lavish; of a splendor entailing great cost (adjective)
hintAnn, a decorator, chose a costly and ________ fabric for her wealthy client’s drapes.for exampleAnn, a decorator, chose a costly and SUMPTUOUS fabric for her wealthy client’s drapes.answer:SUMPTUOUS
Lasting for a limited time only; not permanent; transitory (adjective)
hintDr. Mason put a ________ filling in Phil’s tooth expecting it would last at least two weeks.for exampleDr. Mason put a TEMPORARY filling in Phil’s tooth expecting it would last at least two weeks.answer:TEMPORARY
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