A root is a part of a word that has a certain meaning. Words that share the same root often have similar meanings that are related to the meaning of the root.

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For example:
The root bel means war.
- A rebel is a person who rises up in armed opposition to the government.

- Belligerence is the tendency to seek out or engage in conflict and hostility.

- In the United States, the Antebellum Era refers to the period before the Civil War.

All of these meanings relate to the concept of war.

You can use your knowledge of roots to figure out the meaning of words you haven't seen before.

For example:
The root bene means good.

The root fac means do or make.

- A benefactor is a person who helps others by contributing money or aid. He or she does good for others.

>>> The root greg means group.
What does the word egregious mean?
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standing out from the rest in a particularly bad way
untrustworthy or worthy of suspicion
manufactured quickly and at a low price

Answer 1

The word "egregious" comes from the root "greg," which means group. The prefix "e-" suggests moving out or away from a group. Therefore, "egregious" refers to something that stands out from a group, particularly in a negative or bad way.

So, the correct answer is: standing out from the rest in a particularly bad way.