Question

the root pens means weigh out or distribute. what does the word indispensable mean? not capable of being bad or evil not capable of being done without or given away not capable of being united

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "indispensable", we analyze its word parts. The prefix "in - " means "not", and the root "pens" (from the context) relates to weighing out or distributing, but more relevant here is the base word "dispense" (to give or distribute). The suffix " - able" means "capable of". So "indispensable" breaks down to "not capable of being dispensed (given away or done without)". Among the options, "not capable of being done without or given away" matches this breakdown. The first option refers to being united, and the second to being bad/evil, which don't relate to "dispense".

Answer:

not capable of being done without or given away