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Difficulty: EasyRoot Word Analysis

Complete the sentence below with the root-derived word that best fits the blank.

Answer:Because the speaker's microphone stopped functioning properly, her voice was barely 【audible】 to the audience in the back row.

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audible
The word 'audible' is formed from the Latin root 'aud-' (meaning 'hear') and the suffix '-ible' (meaning 'able to be'). In the context of an audience attempting to hear a speaker through a failing microphone, 'audible' correctly conveys that her voice could scarcely be heard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The scenario describes a microphone failing and an audience struggling to hear a speaker.
Sentence context establishes that the missing term must describe whether sound can be heard.
2
Apply root word analysis
Combine the Latin root 'aud-' (meaning 'to hear') with the suffix '-ible' (meaning 'able to be').
The resulting term 'audible' means capable of being heard, which accurately completes the thought.

Key Concept

Analyzing root words and affixes to deduce vocabulary meanings, specifically using the Latin root 'aud-' (to hear).
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