Question

the root cede means go or yield. what does the word accede mean? to agree to to change for the better to add ornamental decoration

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "accede", we analyze the root "cede" (meaning "go" or "yield") and the prefix "ac - " (which can mean "toward" or "to"). "Accede" implies yielding or agreeing to a request, proposal, etc. "To change for the better" relates to "ameliorate" or similar roots, and "to add ornamental decoration" relates to "adorn" - type roots. So the correct meaning aligns with "to agree to".

Answer:

to agree to