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Which is the meaning of the root -ques- in words such as inquisitive and inquire? A. ask B. speak C. take D. equal
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Which is the meaning of the root -ques- in words such as inquisitive and inquire?

A. ask

B. speak

C. take

D. equal

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A. ask

comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "seek; look for; ask.''
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The meaning of ques is to ask, to look for. It derives from Latin.

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