Question

the latin word incendere means to set fire to. what does the related english word incendiary mean?
tending to start conflicts
tending to shorten conflicts
tending to soothe conflicts
tending to prolong conflicts

Explanation:

The Latin root "incendere" means to set fire to. The English word "incendiary" is related to this root and implies something that has the nature of starting or provoking, similar to starting a fire metaphorically in the context of conflicts.

Answer:

tending to start conflicts