A base word is a word that has a prefix or suffix added to it (e.g fix, refix, fixed.) Fix would be the base word. A root word is a word that another word comes out of. "path" is the root word that...
Do you mean the definition? If you do, :A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either...
Polonius has just asked Hamlet what he is reading. Of course what he wants Hamlet to say is the name of the book. But just to be irritating Hamlet responds "Words, words, words."