Set Four

Question 1

Apotheosis

Answer 1

Root: “theo” (god)
Prefix: “apo-“ (can mean “from” or “off” but often signifies “change” or “transformation” in certain contexts)
Suffix: “-osis” (forming nouns indicating a process or condition)
Etymology: From Greek “apotheōsis,” from “apotheoun” (to deify), from “apo-“ (change, transformation) + “theos” (god). Here, “apo-“ signifies a transformation into the state of being divine or god-like.
So, “apotheosis” literally refers to the process of becoming a god or being elevated to divine status, hence transforming into a deity. The prefix “apo-“ in this context implies a significant change or elevation, rather than simply “away from.”

Question 2

Indictment

Answer 2

Root: “dict” (speak, declare)
Prefix: “in-“ (against)
Suffix: “-ment” (forming nouns indicating an action or result)
Etymology: From Latin “indictamentum,” from “indictare” (to declare, accuse), from “in-“ (against) + “dictare” (to declare).

Question 3

Assuage

Answer 3

Root: “suage” (sweet, pleasant)
Prefix: “as-“ (variant of “ad-“, meaning “to”)
Suffix: None
Etymology: From Old French “assouagier,” from Latin “adsuaviare” (to make sweet), from “ad-“ (to) + “suavis” (sweet).

Question 4

Recondite

Answer 4

Root: “cond” (hide, store)
Prefix: “re-“ (back, again)
Suffix: “-ite” (forming adjectives)
Etymology: From Latin “reconditus,” from “recondere” (to hide, put away), from “re-“ (back) + “condere” (to put, store).

Question 5

Typified

Answer 5

Root: “typ” (type, form)
Prefix: None
Suffix: “-ify” (forming verbs meaning to make or cause to be) + “-ed” (forming past participles)
Etymology: From Greek “typos” (impression, form), with the suffixes indicating the action of making into a type or form.

Question 6

Taciturn

Answer 6

Root: “tacit” (silent)
Prefix: None
Suffix: “-urn” (forming adjectives, from Latin suffix “-urnus”)
Etymology: From Latin “taciturnus,” from “tacitus” (silent), from “tacere” (to be silent).

Question 7

Inculcated

Answer 7

Root: “culc” (tread, press)
Prefix: “in-“ (into, upon)
Suffix: “-ate” (forming verbs) + “-ed” (forming past participles)
Etymology: From Latin “inculcatus,” past participle of “inculcare” (to press in, impress upon), from “in-“ (into) + “calcare” (to tread), from “calx” (heel).

Question 8

Ablution

Answer 8

Root: “lut” (wash)
Prefix: “ab-“ (away)
Suffix: “-ion” (forming nouns indicating an action or condition)
Etymology: From Latin “ablutio,” from “abluere” (to wash away), from “ab-“ (away) + “luere” (to wash).

Question 9

Municipal

Answer 9

Root: “municip” (duty, service)
Prefix: None
Suffix: “-al” (forming adjectives)
Etymology: From Latin “municipalis,” from “municipium” (town, city with self-government), from “municeps” (citizen, literally one who carries out duties), from “munia” (duties) + “capere” (to take).

Question 10

Hygroscopic

Answer 10

Root: “hygro” (moisture) + “scop” (see, observe)
Prefix: None
Suffix: “-ic” (forming adjectives)
Etymology: From Greek “hygros” (wet, moist) + “skopein” (to look, observe).