Question

reread paragraph 10 of \leon bridges on overcoming childhood isolation and finding his voice: you cant teach soul.\ then, using the checklist on the previous page, answer the multiple - choice question below.
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what is the meaning of the word nostalgic? use the context of the text, while considering that the greek root nosto - means \a desire to return home\ and the suffix - ic means \characterized by.\
○ a. characterized by an urgent feeling
○ b. characterized by the need to suppress memories
○ c. characterized by a negative reaction to the past
○ d. characterized by a sentimental longing for the past

Explanation:

The Greek root nosto- means "a desire to return home" and the suffix -ic means "characterized by". So, nostalgic means characterized by a sentimental longing (like a desire to return to a past time which can be thought of as a kind of 'home' in memory). Option A has no relation to the root meaning. Option B about suppressing memories is not in line with the root. Option C's negative reaction is also not related to the root.

Answer:

D. characterized by a sentimental longing for the past