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Difficulty: MediumBase Word Identification

In vocabulary analysis, complex words often consist of prefixes and suffixes attached to a root. For each derivative term below, identify its underlying base word by removing all attached affixes. Which base word corresponds to each derivative term?

  • irreplaceableplace
  • unfaithfulnessfaith
  • reconstructionconstruct
  • mismanagementmanage

Answer

The derivative words correctly match their foundational base words as follows: 'irreplaceable' pairs with 'place', 'unfaithfulness' pairs with 'faith', 'reconstruction' pairs with 'construct', and 'mismanagement' pairs with 'manage'.
Each derivative term is formed by attaching prefixes and suffixes to a single root word. Removing the prefixes ('ir-', 'un-', 're-', 'mis-') and suffixes ('-able', '-ful', '-ness', '-tion', '-ment') isolates the underlying base words: 'place', 'faith', 'construct', and 'manage'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze 'irreplaceable' by separating all affixes.
Identify prefix 'ir-' and suffix '-able', isolating the foundational base word 'place'.
Complete affix removal isolates the core morpheme capable of standing alone.
2
Analyze 'unfaithfulness' by separating all affixes.
Identify prefix 'un-' and suffixes '-ful' and '-ness', isolating the base noun 'faith'.
Successive removal of layered derivational affixes exposes the central root.
3
Analyze 'reconstruction' by separating all affixes.
Identify prefix 're-' and suffix '-tion', isolating the base verb 'construct'.
Stripping the prefix indicating repetition and the Latinate action suffix uncovers the root.
4
Analyze 'mismanagement' by separating all affixes.
Identify prefix 'mis-' and suffix '-ment', isolating the base verb 'manage'.
Removing the prefix indicating error and the state-denoting suffix leaves the core verb.

Key Concept

Base Word Identification through Systematic Affix Stripping
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