MP4 Root Words (best)

Retrocede: Although the country initially claimed the territory, it was forced to retrocede it after international pressure mounted.

• Acquire

• Surrender

• Fortify

• Survey

Retrograde: Because of the policy changes, many citizens feared a retrograde shift in social progress.

• Progressive

• Aggressive

• Backward

• Stable

Retrogress: Even though the team had shown great improvement, their recent performance suggests they might retrogress under pressure.

• Evolve

• Decline

• Compete

• Persist

Interpose: The principal had to interpose himself between the students to prevent a fight from escalating.

• Ignore

• Separate

• Encourage

• Confuse

Interject: When the debate grew heated, she chose to interject a calming remark, hoping to restore civility.

• Interrupt

• Delay

• Exaggerate

• Reflect

Intermediary: Because the two companies could not agree, an intermediary was hired to negotiate the contract.

• Supervisor

• Messenger

• Mediator

• Investor

Malice: Though his words were polite, the malice behind his tone was unmistakable.

• Kindness

• Curiosity

• Hatred

• Indifference

Malefactor: Despite his calm demeanor, the court identified him as the malefactor responsible for the fraud.

• Judge

• Victim

• Criminal

• Witness

Malevolent: Her malevolent smile hinted at a deeper, more sinister motive than she let on.

• Innocent

• Mischievous

• Compassionate

• Evil

Paucity: The paucity of evidence made it difficult for the jury to reach a unanimous decision.

• Abundance

• Strength

• Scarcity

• Clarity