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Example Question #221 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGRARIAN
Agricultural
Faithful
Urban
Scientific
Literary
Agricultural
The prefix "agr-" means having to do with farming or the land, as seen in the word “agriculture.” The word “agrarian” means having to do with to the land or agriculture, so "of land" is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Neighborly
Incompatible
Ideal
Cautious
Neighborly
"Hospitable" means generous and friendly in entertaining guests, so "neighborly" would be the best match, as both words mean friendly.
Example Question #268 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Hostile
Bored
Guest
Friendly
Friendly
"Hospitable" means receiving guests warmly and generously. The best choice is "friendly" because it means showing kindness and helpfulness. Someone who receives guests warmly and generously would be acting in a friendly manner toward those guests.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Compassionate
Ruckus
Violent
Loud
Compassionate
The word "benevolent" means kind and caring. The best choice is "compassionate" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "violent" means acting with uncontrolled, rough force, "loud" means great in volume, and "ruckus" means noisy commotion.
Example Question #222 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENT
Hasty
Reckless
Thoughtless
Swift
Hesitant
Hesitant
The root "fid" refers to belief, so someone who is “diffident” is lacking self-belief. Of the five answer choices, this is most similar in meaning to “hesitant,” which means uncertain and not confident. To provide further help, “reckless” means careless, quick to get into danger; “hasty” means rushed; “swift” means very quick; and “thoughtless” means carless, inconsiderate.
Example Question #272 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Wordy
Cozy
Nurturing
Reliant
Deadly
Wordy
"Verbose" means overly wordy, so "wordy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #223 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOIUS
Casual
Ventilate
Advocate
Lively
Somber
Lively
"Vivacious" is defined as animated and gay. This is similar to "lively."
Example Question #274 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
SALABLE
Able to be tasted
Able to be seen
Able to be taught
Able to be smelled
Able to be sold
Able to be sold
The suffix "able-" means able to be and the prefix "sal-" relates to selling or being sold; therefore, “salable” means able to be sold.
Example Question #275 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Commonplace
Sporadic
Occasional
Casual
Irregular
Irregular
Something that is "eccentric" is bizarre or "irregular." The other answer choices are not as fitting and have different meanings from "eccentric" or peculiar. They are as follows: "occasional" means occurring sometimes; "sporadic" means taking place off and on; and "commonplace" means ordinary.
Example Question #276 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRIMITIVE
Essential
Premier
Pivotal
Rudimentary
Contemporary
Rudimentary
Something that is "primitive" is rudimentary and ancient, so "rudiementary" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "primitive": "premier," when used as an adjective, means primary in importance; "pivotal" means crucial; and "contemporary" means modern or existing at the same time as.
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