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Difficulty: MediumWord Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

During the sensitive bilateral summit, the chief negotiator's remarks were criticized for being inappropriately dictatorial and admitting no possibility of refusal or debate. Which of the following words, derived from the Latin prefix *per-* (meaning 'thoroughly' or 'utterly') and the root *emere* (meaning 'to take or obtain'), correctly describes such a command or remark?

  1. peremptoryAnswer
  2. B
    perfunctory
  3. C
    presumptuous
  4. D
    preemptive

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peremptory
The word 'peremptory' is formed from the prefix 'per-' (thoroughly) and the root 'emere' (to take/obtain). In English lexis, it describes an insistence, tone, or command that is absolute, final, and dictatorially binding, leaving no room for refusal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prefix and root requirements in the stem
The target word requires the Latin prefix 'per-' (thoroughly) combined with the root 'emere' (to take/obtain).
Etymological analysis isolates words formed by specific morphological components.
2
Evaluate candidate words for morphological alignment and contextual definition
The word 'peremptory' originates from Latin *peremptorius* (from *per-emere*, meaning to take away entirely or destroy/settle decisively), denoting a command or manner that is final and imperious.
Matches both the requested classical root elements and the contextual meaning of admitting no refusal.

Key Concept

Morphological derivation and paronym differentiation using Latin prefixes and roots
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Word Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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