Question

vocabulary - list 6b
applying morphology & etymology
read the passages below. write the meaning of the term next to each passage.

1. what is the meaning of the word \incontrovertible\?

the prefix \in-\ means
ot,\ the root \controvert\ comes from latin controvertere, meaning \to turn against or dispute,\ and the suffix \-ible\ means \capable of.\ what is the meaning of the word \incontrovertible\?

1. what is the meaning of the word \magnanimous\?

the root \magn\ comes from latin magnus, meaning \great,\ and the root \anim\ comes from latin animus, meaning \soul\ or \spirit.\ the suffix \-ous\ means \full of.\ what is the meaning of the word \magnanimous\?

1. what is the meaning of the word \antipathy\?

the prefix \anti-\ means \against,\ and the root \pathy\ comes from greek pathos, meaning \feeling\ or \emotion.\ what is the meaning of the word \antipathy\?

1. what is the meaning of the word \metamorphosis\?

the prefix \pre-\ means \before,\ the root \limin\ comes from latin \limen,\ meaning \threshold,\ and the suffix \-ary\ means
elated to or connected with.\ what is the meaning of the word \preliminary\?
what is the meaning of the word \irreconcilable\?
read the passage: despite hours of negotiation, the two parties could not find common ground. their differences were so deep and opposing that no compromise seemed possible. it was clear their views were irreconcilable, leaving them at an impasse.
use the context of the text, while considering that the prefix \ir-\ means
ot,\ the root
econcile\ comes from latin reconciliare, meaning \to bring together,\ and the suffix \-able\ means \capable of.\
what is the meaning of the word \irreconcilable\?

Explanation:

To solve these word - meaning problems, we analyze the morphemes (prefixes, roots, suffixes) or use context:

1. For “incontrovertible”

• Prefix “in - ”: means “not”.
• Root “controvert”: from Latin “controvertere”, meaning “to turn against or dispute”.
• Suffix “-ible”: means “capable of”.
• Combining these: not capable of being disputed or contradicted. So, “incontrovertible” means not able to be disputed; unquestionable.

2. For “magnanimous”

• Root “magn”: from Latin “magnus”, meaning “great”.
• Root “anim”: from Latin “animus”, meaning “soul” or “spirit”.
• Suffix “-ous”: means “full of”.
• Combining these: full of great soul or spirit (in the sense of being generous, noble - minded). So, “magnanimous” means generous, especially towards a rival or less powerful person; having a great soul.

3. For “antipathy”

• Prefix “anti - ”: means “against”.
• Root “pathy”: from Greek “pathos”, meaning “feeling” or “emotion”.
• Combining these: a feeling against; a strong dislike or aversion. So, “antipathy” means a deep - seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

4. (Note: There is a typo, the question about “preliminary” instead of “metamorphosis” as per the given morphemes)

• Prefix “pre - ”: means “before”.
• Root “limin”: from Latin “limen”, meaning “threshold”.
• Suffix “-ary”: means “related to or connected with”.
• Combining these: related to or connected with what is before the threshold (in the sense of introductory, preparatory). So, “preliminary” means introductory or preparatory; done before the main action or event.

5. For “irreconcilable”

• Context: The two parties could not find common ground, differences were deep and opposing, no compromise possible.
• Prefix “ir - ”: means “not”.
• Root “reconcile”: from Latin “reconciliare”, meaning “to bring together”.
• Suffix “-able”: means “capable of”.
• Combining morphemes and context: not capable of being brought together (in the sense of being able to be reconciled). So, “irreconcilable” means not able to be reconciled; incompatible.

Answer:

1. not able to be disputed; unquestionable
2. generous, especially towards a rival or less powerful person; having a great soul
3. a deep - seated feeling of dislike; aversion
4. introductory or preparatory; done before the main action or event (for “preliminary”)
5. not able to be reconciled; incompatible