Question

read the selection, and choose the best answer to each question.
the word stricture in paragraph 4 comes from the latin root -strict-. what is the most
likely meaning of the word stricture? choose based on your knowledge of the root.
disapproval; discontent with
freedom; liberation from
tightening; limit on
failure; loss of

Explanation:

The Latin root -stric- means "tighten" or "draw in". So, the word "stricture" which comes from this root is likely to mean "tightening; limit on".

Answer:

tightening; limit on