Synonyms: Roots from Anglo-Saxon

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

AFOREMENTIONED

Aforesaid

Aforethought

Afoul

Afoot

Afore

Explanation

These words all share an anglo-saxon root "afore-." The only two words with closely related meanings are "aforesaid" and "aforementioned," which refer to something that has previously come up in conversation. The other words are not synonymous with "aforementioned."

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