Synonyms: Prefixes from Latin - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

"Prescience" is the quality of knowing what is going to happen; foresight. To provide further help, a "potentate" is a powerful leader; "dread" means fear and "loathe" means hate; "amorous" is a feeling of love.

"Misogyny" is the hatred of women. A misogynist is a man who hates and mistreats women.

"Malodorous" means bad-smelling. Whenever you see -odor you can guess that the word has something to do with smells, likewise the prefix -mal means bad. To provide further help, "malevolent" means bad-natured, evil; and "benevolent" means good-natured, kind.

The word "exculpate" means forgive for an offense. The best choice is "pardon" because it shares the same meaning as "exculpate."

The word "incessant" means continuing without interruption. The best choice is "continuing" because it is a part of the definition of "incessant." Considering the other choices, "monetary" means pertaining to money, "clean" means unstained, and "impure" means not pure or adulterated.

“Disgrace” means to shame or dishonor. To provide further help, “dissatisfaction” is a lack of satisfaction or happiness; “disapproval” is the feeling of not approving of something; “disgusting” means gross; “disproportionate” means uneven.

“Unsurpassed” literally means not taken over, however it is most commonly used to mean best or supreme. To provide further help, “insipid” and “banal” are synonyms and both mean boring, dull, lifeless; "uncommitted" means not interested, casual; “uncontrollable” means not able to be controlled.

The prefix "arch-" means most or most important, so one's “archenemy” is one's biggest enemy, or “nemesis_._” “Accomplice” means coconspirator or someone who works with someone else, especially to commit a crime; “compatriot” means fellow countryman; and “misanthrope” means someone antisocial who dislikes people.

A “session” is a meeting of a council or a span of time scheduled for doing one specific thing, or a “sitting.” “Forerunner” means predecessor; “crook” means criminal; a “benefactor” is someone who funds something; and “omen” means sign of what might happen in the future.

The Latin prefix rupt- means break. So, "rupture" means to break, to fracture, to break or burst suddenly without warning. To provide further help, the other four answer choices all mean to fix, to make something work again. They are all antonyms of "rupture."

The Latin prefix ver- means truth, as in "verify" which means to prove or make sure something is true. So, "veracity" means truth, honesty. To provide additional help, "deception" is trickery, lies; "loathing" is deep hatred; "adoration" is profound love and respect; "reverence" is deep respect.

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.

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.

The Latin prefix col- means together, joint, as in "collaborate" which means to work together. So, a "collision" is a coming together, a crash, an accident. When two cars hit one another this is called a "collision." To provide additional help, "accord" means agreement, harmony.

The Latin prefix viv- means life, live, as in "revive" which means bring back to life. So, "vivacious" means full of life, spirited, lively. To provide further help, "lifeless" means not alive, not moving; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "homeless" means without a home; "nomadic" describes someone who moves constantly and does not live in any one place.

The latin prefix cred- means believe, as in "incredible" which means not believable, too amazing to be accepted as true. So, "credence" means faith, belief, trust, confidence in something being true. Additionally, "suspicion" is a sneaking feeling that something is true; "industry" is work or business.

The Latin prefix bell- means war, as in "bellicose" which means warlike. So, "belligerent" means hostile, aggressive, desiring conflict. To provide further help, "lofty" means tall, imposing; "penniless" means very poor; "opulent" means luxurious; "passive" means not aggressive.

The Latin prefix ambul- means walk, move, as in "ambulance" a vehicle that moves a patient to the hospital. So, to "amble" means to walk slowly, to wander, to stroll. To provide additional help, "sprint" means run fast; "demean" means embarrass, humiliate; "elicit" means bring out of someone, get a response to.

The prefix "ultra_-_" usually means beyond or extreme, and indeed “ultrasonic” means operating at an extremely high frequency. To help you, “temperature” is the numerical measurement of how warm or cool it is; “frequency” is the measurement of wavelengths or how often something occurs; and “pressure” is the measurement of a certain amount of force applied over a certain area.

The prefix "ob_-_" means get in the way of or hinder, as in “obstruct” or “obstacle.” So, "hinder" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obstruct": “assist” means help; “forfeit” means quit or surrender; “despicable” means evil or wicked; and “astute” means sharp or clever.