Which of the Following Word Elements Means Pertaining To

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following word elements means pertaining to?

• A)pub-
• B)-itis
• C)-ent
• D)-osis
• E)dys-

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Definitions:

Civil Rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality, often protected under the law.

Legality of Same-Sex Marriage

Refers to the legal recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex, which became legal across the United States in 2015 following the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.

United States

A country in North America consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions, characterized by its democratic government and diverse population.

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices within organizations aimed at increasing opportunities for historically marginalized groups by taking factors like race, color, religion, gender, or national origin into consideration.