Question

1. struggle, contest

agon
cad, cas, cid
mov, mot, mob
plac
scrib, script
spec, spect, spic

Explanation:

Analyze the definition

The prompt asks for the root corresponding to the definition "struggle, contest".

Evaluate the root options

• AGON: From Greek agōn, meaning "struggle", "contest", or "combat" (e.g., agony, antagonist, protagonist).
• CAD, CAS, CID: From Latin cadere, meaning "to fall" or "to sink" (e.g., cascade, accident, casualty).
• MOV, MOT, MOB: From Latin movere, meaning "to move" (e.g., movement, motor, mobile).
• PLAC: From Latin placere, meaning "to please" or "to soothe" (e.g., placate, placebo).
• SCRIB, SCRIPT: From Latin scribere, meaning "to write" (e.g., scribble, manuscript).
• SPEC, SPECT, SPIC: From Latin specere, meaning "to look" or "to see" (e.g., spectator, inspect, conspicuous).

Select the matching root

The root that means "struggle, contest" is AGON.

Answer:

• AGON (Correct answer)
• CAD, CAS, CID
• MOV, MOT, MOB
• PLAC
• SCRIB, SCRIPT
• SPEC, SPECT, SPIC