Question

using roots and affixes to determine meaning
use your knowledge of affixes and roots to match these words with their likely definitions.
excavate
dormancy
paleontologist
anarchy
incredulous
not believing in something
a state of having no government
a state of sleep
someone who studies fossils
to take something out of the ground

Explanation:

The root - "ex -" in "excavate" means out, and "cav" relates to hollowing or digging. "Dorm" in "dormancy" is related to sleep. "Paleonto -" in "paleontologist" refers to ancient life and fossils. "An -" (without) and "archy" (rule) in "anarchy" mean no government. "In -" (not) and "cred" (believe) in "incredulous" mean not believing.

Answer:

excavate - to take something out of the ground
dormancy - a state of sleep
paleontologist - someone who studies fossils
anarchy - a state of having no government
incredulous - not believing in something