Question

The Latin root -press-means "to squeeze, push, or weigh down." The

word suppress is formed from -press- and the Latin prefix sub-or sup-. Given
this information and your knowledge of Latin prefixes, which of the following is the likeliest meaning of Suppress?

A. Push out
B. Squeeze in
C. Squeeze through
D. Push down

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: The Latin root press means to squeeze, push, or weigh down. The meaning of the Latin prefix isn't really needed here. The root almost gives you the answer by using bush and down in the same sentence.