Ch.19

Question 0

INQUISITIVE

Answer 0

“adj. Curious; asking many questions
L. in, “in,” + quisitum = seeking into
Being a somewhat inquisitive child, Marian was inclined to ask questions that were difficult to answer.
ant: uninterested”

Question 1

QUIS

Answer 1

“Latin QUAERERE, QUISITUM “ask, seek, demand”

Question 2

ACQUISITIVE

Answer 2

“adj. Seeking to get things; greedy
L. ad, “toward,” + quisitum = seeking towards
The property was purchased by an acquisitive businesswoman who already owned much of the surrounding land.
syn: demanding ant: generous”

Question 3

REQUISITION

Answer 3

“(1) n. Act of ordering or demanding something (2) v. to make a request or demand
L. re, “again,” + quisitum = demand again
(1) The army issued another requisition for backup troops and food supplies.
(2) The lieutenant had requisitioned several horses for backup troops and food supplies.”

Question 4

SPOND/SPOUSE

Answer 4

Latin SPONDERE, SPONSUM “pledge, show support for”

Question 5

ESPOUSE

Answer 5

“v. To support; pledge support to
Although he espouses the right of free speech, Kenneth doesn’t like to listen to me.
syn: advocate ant: criticize”