Rootonym 12 February 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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ACU | Root means ‘sharp’
Sharp or severe in effect; extremely serious; intense (adjective)
hintYesterday, Paul was rushed to the hospital with a case of ________ appendicitis.for exampleYesterday, Paul was rushed to the hospital with a case of ACUTE appendicitis.answer:ACUTE
To cause to be endured; to deliver or give by striking (verb)
hintAn earthquake of large magnitude will ________ severe damage to buildings and properties.for exampleAn earthquake of large magnitude will INFLICT severe damage to buildings and properties.answer:INFLICT
Pertaining to punishment, penalties or punitive institutions (adjective)
hintThe lawyer studied the ________ code to learn exactly how the charges might affect her client.for exampleThe lawyer studied the PENAL code to learn exactly how the charges might affect her client.answer:PENAL
Something used as a reason for making a judgment or decision (noun)
hintSally knows that one ________ of a fine diamond is the color of the gem.for exampleSally knows that one CRITERION of a fine diamond is the color of the gem.answer:CRITERION
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