Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots.
nonaquatic subterranean submerge
subjugate subway semiaquatic
water below

Explanation:

• "nonaquatic": The root "aqu" means water. "Nonaquatic" means not related to water.
• "semiaquatic": The root "aqu" means water. "Semiaquatic" means partly related to water.
• "subterranean": The root "sub" means below. "Subterranean" means below the earth's surface.
• "submerge": The root "sub" means below. "Submerge" means to put or go below the surface of water.
• "subjugate": The root "sub" means below. "Subjugate" means to bring under control or authority (as if below in status).
• "subway": The root "sub" means below. "Subway" means a railway that runs below the ground.

Answer:

• Water: nonaquatic, semiaquatic
• Below: subterranean, submerge, subjugate, subway