The word vent originates from the latin word “exventare: ” ex- which means “out” + ventus which means “wind.” which vocabulary word has the same root? proclivities pulverized ventilator proboscis

When looking for a root word you want to locate the part of the word that doesn't include prefixes or suffixes. The root of exventare is 'vent', which is seen in the word ventilator.

The definition also aligns with the root word (ventus, meaning wind), because a ventilator is a type of fan that allows air to exit a room. In medicine,  it is also a device that helps a person breathe--allowing air to enter and exit their bodies.

ventilator is the correct answer to this question