Question

what does the root infer mean in the word inferior? after the change of management, the store began to offer inferior products. fresh below small better

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the root "infer" in "inferior", we analyze the context and etymology. The word "inferior" refers to something of lower quality or position. The root "infer" (from Latin "inferus") means "below" (in terms of rank, quality, or position). The other options: "fresh" is unrelated, "small" doesn't capture the core meaning of the root, and "better" is the opposite of what "inferior" implies.

Answer:

below