Question

word study latin root - pac - the latin root - pac - or - pax - means \peace.\ for instance, a compact is an agreement with another person or group that helps bring about peace. a related word, - pais -, is a form of - pac - and is the root of appease, meaning \to bring peace to.\ a. directions: choose the best word to complete each of the sentences below. a. appeaser b. pact c. pacifism d. compact e. unappeasable 1. the dictator was ____, refusing to give in on any of the issues. 2. winston churchill once said \a(n) __ is one who feeds a crocodile—hoping it will eat him last.\ 3. the superpowers hoped that their new document, a peace __, would lead to a lessening of hostilities. 4. the health workers were notable for their __, as they refused to take sides and engage in war of any kind. 5. the mayflower ____ was a framework for governing the new plymouth colony with the aim of keeping peace among the people who landed there.

Explanation:

1. For sentence 1:

• The word “unappeasable” means not able to be soothed or made peaceful. Since the dictator refused to give in, this word fits.

1. For sentence 2:

• An “appeaser” is a person who tries to bring peace by giving in (often in a negative sense as Churchill's quote implies).

1. For sentence 3:

• A “pact” is an agreement (like a peace - related agreement).

1. For sentence 4:

• “Pacifism” is the belief in peace and opposition to war, which matches the health workers' behavior.

1. For sentence 5:

• The “Mayflower Compact” is a well - known historical agreement for governing.

Answer:

1. e. unappeasable
2. a. appeaser
3. b. pact
4. c. pacifism
5. d. compact