Question

1. which word most likely comes from the latin roots luc, lum, and lus, meaning “bright”?

a lucky
b lustrous
c lumber
d luscious

Explanation:

To determine the word from the Latin roots "luc, lum, lus" (meaning "bright"), we analyze each option:

• Option A: "lucky" relates to fortune, not brightness.
• Option B: "lustrous" means shining or bright, aligning with the Latin roots' meaning.
• Option C: "lumber" refers to wood or moving clumsily, not brightness.
• Option D: "luscious" relates to taste or appeal, not brightness.

Answer:

B. lustrous