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Zorluk: Çok zorPrefix and Suffix Analysis

Which of the following most nearly means the same as the word 'perfidious'?

  1. A
    Perfunctory
  2. B
    Confident
  3. TreacherousCevap
  4. D
    Steadfast

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Treacherous
The correct answer accurately reflects the morphological breakdown of 'perfidious'. The prefix 'per-' indicates destruction or moving away from, the root 'fid' means faith or trust, and the suffix '-ious' means full of. Together, they describe someone who is characterized by breaking trust, which is the exact definition of treacherous.

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1
Identify the root of the target word.
The root is 'fid', derived from the Latin 'fides', meaning faith or trust.
Breaking the word down into its root provides the core semantic meaning.
2
Analyze the prefix and its effect on the root.
The prefix 'per-' in this specific context carries a destructive meaning (away or to destruction), altering the root to mean breaking faith.
Prefixes modify the root's definition; here, it completely reverses the positive connotation of trust.
3
Analyze the suffix to determine the part of speech.
The suffix '-ious' forms an adjective meaning 'characterized by' or 'full of'.
Identifying the suffix ensures the selected synonym matches the target word's grammatical function.
4
Synthesize the morphological parts and select the matching synonym.
The word literally translates to 'characterized by breaking faith.' The option 'treacherous' perfectly matches this definition.
Combining the prefix, root, and suffix meanings reveals the exact definition needed to evaluate the choices.

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