Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots. superhuman subcontrary nonorally contrast insuperable supernatural contradict orifice against mouth above; beyond

Explanation:

• For "against":
• The root "contra -" means "against".
• "Subcontrary" has the root "contra -" (related to opposition in a logical sense).
• "Contrast" has the root "contra -" (showing difference, which can imply opposition in appearance or nature).
• "Contradict" has the root "contra -" (opposing in statements).
• For "mouth":
• The root "or -" means "mouth".
• "Nonorally" has the root "or -" (related to the mouth in terms of oral).
• "Orifice" has the root "or -" (a small opening like a mouth - like structure).
• For "above; beyond":
• The root "super -" means "above; beyond".
• "Superhuman" has the root "super -" (beyond human).
• "Insuperable" has the root "super -" (beyond being overcome).
• "Supernatural" has the root "super -" (beyond the natural).

Answer:

• against: subcontrary, contrast, contradict
• mouth: nonorally, orifice
• above; beyond: superhuman, insuperable, supernatural