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Difficulty: MediumBase Word Identification

Read the sentence below and determine the core base word of the emboldened term after removing all prefixes and suffixes. What is the base word of nonperishable?

Answer:Emergency supply kits must be stocked with nonperishable goods. The core base word of 'nonperishable' is 【perish】.

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The base word is 'perish'.
The word 'nonperishable' is formed by attaching the negative prefix 'non-' and the adjective-forming suffix '-able' to the base verb 'perish'. Removing both affixes leaves the standalone base word 'perish'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and isolate the prefix.
The prefix is 'non-', meaning 'not'. Removing it leaves 'perishable'.
Prefixes attach to the beginning of a root word to alter its meaning.
2
Identify and isolate the suffix.
The suffix is '-able', meaning 'capable of'. Removing it leaves 'perish'.
Suffixes attach to the end of a base word to modify its grammatical form.
3
Verify the remaining root as a standalone base word.
The word 'perish' is a valid standalone English verb meaning to decay, spoil, or die.
A base word is the simplest meaningful form of a word that remains once all derivational and inflectional affixes are removed.

Key Concept

Base Word Identification through Affix Removal
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