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Example Question #1151 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREMARKABLE
Hilarious
Boring
Heavy
Petite
Shy
Boring
The prefix un- means not. As in, "unlikely" which means not likely. So, "unremarkable" means not remarkable, not interesting. This is closest in meaning to "boring." If it is helpful, "remarkable" means interesting, amazing, worthy of being remarked about. Additionally, "hilarious" means very funny; "petite" means little, small; "shy" means not wanting to talk to others.
Example Question #1152 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Sincere
Enormous
Lame
Outlawed
Uncertain
Uncertain
The prefix ambi- means both. As in, "ambidextrous" which means equally capable of using both one's left and right hands. "Ambiguous" means uncertain, vague, not clear. It helps to think of it like this - "ambiguous" = believing both arguments or conclusions could be true. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, made illegal; "lame" means boring, uncool; "sincere" means truthful, honest; "enormous" means very large.
Example Question #1153 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIVINE
Goofy
Poised
Massive
Heavenly
Permissible
Heavenly
The prefixes dei- and div- mean God. As in, a "deity" which means a God. So, "divine" means possessing qualities attributed to God, heavenly. Additionally, "poised" means calm and under control, particularly when faced with stress or pressure; "massive" means very large; "goofy" means silly, quirky, weird; "permissible" means able to be permitted, allowed.
Example Question #1154 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DYNASTY
Lineage
Glee
Keepsake
Ancestor
Heroism
Lineage
The prefix dyna- means power, force, energy. As in "dynamic" which means forceful, energetic, full of power. So, a "dynasty" is a line of rulers who inherit their position of power. This is closest in meaning to a "lineage" which means a line of succession. The British royal family is a "dynasty." Additionally, your "ancestors" are people who came before you in your family line; "glee" is delight, great joy; "heroism" is courage, bravery, the act of being a hero; a "keepsake" is a small item kept to remember someone else.
Example Question #87 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERNATE
Rotate
Precede
Attend
Contain
Vanish
Rotate
The prefix alter- means other, change. So, to "alternate" is to change from one thing to another. This is closest in meaning to "rotate." Additionally, "contain" means hold inside; "attend" means go to, appear at; "vanish" means disappear, to become no longer visible; "precede" means coming before.
Example Question #88 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCAPABLE
Incoherent
Unfortunate
Impossible
Innocent
Unable
Unable
The prefixes in-, im-, and un- all mean not. So, "incapable" means not capable, not able, unable to do something. Additionally, "unfortunate" means not fortunate, not lucky; "impossible" means not possible; "incoherent" means not coherent, not able to be easily understood; "innocent" means not guilty.
Example Question #89 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPERSE
Undress
Discover
Spread
Instruct
Tumble
Spread
The prefix dis- can mean away or not. So, to "disperse" means to spread out, to move away from the starting point in many directions. Additionally, "undress" means take off clothes; "discover" means find; "instruct" means teach or tell what to do; "tumble" means fall over.
Example Question #90 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIALOGUE
Ideology
Peril
Ambition
Convention
Conversation
Conversation
The prefix dia- means through, across, between. As in, "diameter" which is a straight line that passes through a circle. So, a "dialogue" is a conversation between two or more people. Additionally, "peril" is danger; "ambition" is a strong desire to achieve something; an "ideology" is a belief system, a system of ideas and ideals; "convention" is the way things are usually done or an agreement.
Example Question #2247 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTACLE
Display
Flaw
Vow
Hiatus
Tome
Display
The prefix spec- means look. As in, "spectator" which means watcher of a performance or "spectacles" which are glasses. So, a "spectacle" is a display, a visually impressive performance, something worth seeing. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break; a "vow" is a promise; a "flaw" is a weakness; a "tome" is a long and boring book.
Example Question #2248 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENEFIT
Jeopardy
Patriotism
Advantage
Caution
Abhorrence
Advantage
The prefix bene- means good. As in, "benevolent" which means good-natured. So, "benefit" means something positive gained from something, an advantage. Additionally, "abhorrence" is hatred; "caution" is the quality of being overly careful; "patriotism" is the love of one's country; "jeopardy" is danger, trouble.
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