Question

1. the prefix re- means “back.” it combines with the latin verb salire (to leap) to form the english word ____________ (able to spring back). 2. the prefix

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the prefix and root. The prefix "re - " means "back" and the Latin root "salire" means "to leap". When we combine "re - " with "salire" (and adjust for English word formation, including adding the suffix for "able to" which would be -ile or related), we get "resilient"? Wait, no, the word that means "able to spring back" formed from "re - " (back) and "salire" (leap) is "resilient"? Wait, actually, the word is "resilient"? Wait, no, let's think again. The root "salire" (leap) + "re - " (back) + the suffix for "able to" ( - ient? No, maybe "resilient" is from "resilire" (Latin, to leap back), and "resilient" means able to spring back. Wait, but the blank is for the word formed. Wait, the prefix "re - " (back) + "salire" (leap) gives the Latin verb "resilire" (to leap back), and the English adjective "resilient" (able to spring back) is derived from it. Wait, but maybe the word is "resilient"? Wait, no, let's check the structure. The prefix "re - " (back) + "salire" (leap) + the suffix to make it an adjective meaning "able to...". So the word is "resilient"? Wait, or maybe "resilient" is the word. Wait, let's confirm: "re - " (back) + "salire" (leap) → "resilire" (Latin, to leap back), and "resilient" is the English word meaning able to spring back. So the answer should be "resilient"? Wait, no, maybe "resilient" is correct. Wait, but let's check the spelling. "Re - " + "salire" (leap) → "resilire" (Latin), and the English adjective is "resilient" (able to spring back). So the word is "resilient".

Answer:

resilient