Could you please help me with this study regarding the root words pol and ly?

Question

acropolis
analysis
cosmopolitan
electrolysis
metropolitan
paralysis
political
psychoanalysis

Choose which word best completes the sentence.

1. Throughout Greek history, the (acropolis, electrolysis) alternately served as a fortress, a religious center, and a political hub.

2. U.S. anarchist Emma Goldman once complained that "the (political, metropolitan) arena leaves one no alternative-one must either be a dunce or a rogue."

3. The doctor recommended (paralysis, electrolysis) as a means of removing hair.

4. To appeal to the sophisticated palates of their clientele, certain (political, cosmopolitan) restaurants serve items that feature a broad range of culinary influences.

5. In the final (analysis, psychoanalysis), I hope to be judged by the friends and family I've loved and the kindnesses I've shown, not by the possessions I may have acquired.


The last 3 questions are additional questions, because I ran out of room. Thank you for your help!

6. Crowds, noise, high prices, and relentless pace are common complaints about (cosmopolitan, metropolitan) life.

7. Sometimes even (analysis, paralysis) can be better than actions made in haste.

8. During a recent session of (psychoanalysis, acropolis), the patient experienced a dramatic moment of self-discovery.


Thanks again, I really appreciate it!

Answer 1

Hmm... I think these are right:

1. acropolis
2. political
3. electrolysis
4. cosmopolitan
5. analysis
6. metropolitan
7. paralysis
8. psychoanalysis

I hope this helps, Good luck with your study!

nicole

Answer 2

I've looked them up in the dictionary:

1-(acropolis) which means hilltop fortress (in ancient Greece).
2-(political) , because its a wuote she said.
3-(electrolysis) ,which means hair removal.I once tried its so bad.
4-(cosmopolitan) obviously.
5-analysis.
6-metropolitan
7-paralysis
8-psychoanalysis

Answer 3

1. Acropolis
2. political
3. electrolysis
4. cosmopolitan
5. analysis
6. metropolitan
7. paralysis
8. psychoanalysis