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Example Question #161 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBALIZE
Express
Disavow
Renounce
Disclaim
Deny
Express
The Latin prefix verb- means word, speak. So, "verbalize" means to speak, to express an idea. Additionally, the other four answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to reject an idea or responsibility for something, to dimiss as wrong or malevolent.
Example Question #162 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Sagacious
Immature
Pitiful
Immaculate
Wizened
Immature
The Latin prefix juven- means young, youth, as in "rejuvenate" which means to make young or healthy or lively again. So, "juvenile" means childish, immature. To provide additional help, "immaculate" means perfect, spotlessly clean; "sagacious" means wise; "wizened" means old, ancient; "pitiful" means deserving of pity, pathetic.
Example Question #163 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERIOR
Better
Colder
Hotter
Softer
Worse
Better
The Latin prefix super- means better, higher. So, "superior" means better than something else or best. "Worse" is an antonym to "better." "Hotter" and "colder" are antonyms for each other, and they are used to discuss degrees of heat. "Softer" is a relative adjective used to describe tactile feel.
Example Question #164 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMITY
Reaction
Devastation
Hardship
Location
Friendship
Friendship
The Latin prefix ami- means love, as in "amorous" which means showing romantic feelings towards, expressing love. So, "amity" means friendship, a loving relationship. Additionally, "hardship" means difficulty; "devastation" means destruction, complete ruin, immense damage; the "location" of something is where something is; a "reaction" is a response to something someone says or does.
Example Question #165 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MARINA
Harbor
Airport
Highway
Garage
Station
Harbor
The Latin prefix mar- means of or relating to the sea, as in "submarine," which means underwater boat. So, a "marina" is a place where ships are docked, a harbor. An "airport" fulfills roughly the same function as a marina, but for airplanes, not boats (airports are also, obviously, much more regulated environments). A "garage" fulfills a similar function, but for cars, not boats. A "station" fulfills the same function, but for trains. A "highway" is a road with a higher speed limits, intended for long-distance travel.
Example Question #166 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAXIMUM
Smallest
Greatest
Funniest
Cutest
Richest
Greatest
The Latin prefix max- means greatest, best. So, the "maximum" is the greatest possible number of something, the largest something can be. "Smallest" is an antonym to "greatest."
Example Question #167 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGULATE
Repeat
Control
Subtract
Give
Perform
Control
The Latin prefix regu- means related to rules or law, as in "regime" which means government, a collection of rulers. So, to "regulate" means to enforce the rules, to control the actions of.
Example Question #168 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVIATOR
Host
Player
Guest
Pilot
Speaker
Pilot
The Latin prefix avia- means bird, as in "aviary" which is a place where birds are kept. So, this problem is a little more confusing than usual, but can still be solved using logic. An "aviator" must have something in common with a "bird," well an "aviator" is a pilot. Pilots and birds can both fly. This happens sometimes with the English language due to the complexity of the origin of some words, but more often than not you can determine the meaning of words using logic and an understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and roots of words.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANDARD
Great
Jaunty
Lofty
Grand
Poor
Poor
The Latin prefix sub- means under, beneath, as in "submerge" which means to go under water. So, "substandard" means below standard, not good enough, of poor quality. Additionally, "grand" means impressive, magnificent, great; "jaunty" means cheerful, having a good-natured personality.
Example Question #169 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIVE
Assistant
Secretary
Guard
Prisoner
Learner
Prisoner
The Latin prefix capt- means take, hold, as in "capture" or "intercept." So, a "captive" is someone who is being held against their will, someone who has been taken, a prisoner. "Secretary," "assistant," and "guard" are all jobs. "Learner" is a person who enjoys and is good at learning.
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