Question

The root pens means weigh out or distribute. What does the word recompense mean?

A: To sue a person for injury or harm
B: To contribute to a person's well-being
C: To give money to a person for a service or a loss

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

C: To give money to a person for a service or a loss

Answer 2

Explain why, please.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The word "recompense" is derived from the Latin word "recompensare," which means to compensate or give repayment. The root "pens" in Latin refers to weighing out or distributing something. In this case, "recompense" refers to giving money or some form of compensation to a person for a service they provided or a loss they experienced. It involves the act of weighing out or distributing something valuable (such as money) as a form of repayment or compensation for a particular situation or action.