Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots. antipathy novelty novice antibiotic antihero antidote new against

Explanation:

• novelty means newness or the quality of being new. The root "nov" means new.
• novice refers to a person who is new to a particular skill or activity. The root "nov" means new.
• antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or opposition. The prefix "anti -" means against.
• antibiotic is a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria. The prefix "anti -" means against.
• antihero is a central character in a story who lacks traditional heroic qualities. The prefix "anti -" means against.
• antidote is a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison. The prefix "anti -" means against.

Answer:

• new: novelty, novice
• against: antipathy, antibiotic, antihero, antidote