Synonyms: Suffixes from Greek

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PEDAGOGY

Teaching

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Repellent

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Vibration

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Empire

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Prodigy

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Explanation

"Pedagogy" means teaching or the science of teaching. The root word "pedo-" means child. The suffix "-agogy" means to lead. "Teaching" is thus the correct answer.