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  1. The Latin root 'port' (as in 'transport' and 'portable') means:

    Answer: To carry

    The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry,' which is seen in words like transport (carry across) and portable (able to be carried).

  2. The prefix 'mis-' as in 'misunderstand' means:

    Answer: Wrongly or badly

    The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand something incorrectly.

  3. The word 'illuminate' most nearly means:

    Answer: To light up or make clear

    'Illuminate' means to light something up or to make something easier to understand.

  4. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'reluctant':

    Answer: Eager

    'Reluctant' means unwilling or hesitant, so its antonym is 'eager,' meaning enthusiastically willing.

  5. The suffix '-ology' as in 'biology' means:

    Answer: The study of something

    The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of,' so biology is the study of living things.

  6. In the sentence 'The coach gave an impartial assessment of all players,' 'impartial' means:

    Answer: Fair and not favoring either side

    'Impartial' means treating all sides equally and fairly, without favoritism.