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Example Question #17 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISTANT
Faraway
Discomfiting
Nearby
Erroneous
Abhorrent
Faraway
The prefix "dis-" means apart or away, so the word “distant” means located far away or difficult to read the emotions of and "faraway" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “nearby” is an antonym of "far-away” and means located close by; “erroneous” means incorrect or made-up; “discomfiting” means causing you to feel uncomfortable; and “abhorrent” means disgusting or disgraceful.
Example Question #18 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECOURSE
Conclusion
Alternative
Text
Introduction
Normality
Alternative
The prefix "re-" means again or in additional to. A “recourse” is a different option, or an alternative, so "alternative" is the correct answer. To provide further help, an “introduction” is something that begins something and a “conclusion” is something that ends something, "normality” means ordinariness, and "text" is written words or a collection of written words such as a poem or book.
Example Question #1421 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REFERRAL
Recommendation
Dictator
Gratis
Representative
Criterion
Recommendation
The root "fer" means to bring or to carry, as in how “ferries” move passengers from one side of a body of water or river to another. Similarly, the word “referral” means the bringing of a source that offers help or information. It is closest in meaning to the word “recommendation.” To provide further help, “gratis” means free; “criterion” means the principle or decisive factor for picking or evaluating something; a “dictator” is a leader who rules through absolute power and control; and a “representative” is someone elected to represent the peoples’ interests.
Example Question #11 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Dishonest
Smart
Honest
Untrustworthy
Considerate
Likeable
Untrustworthy
"Dishonest" means not honest or untrustworthy.
Example Question #21 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBTERRANEAN
Cafeteria
Stadium
Underground
Hotel lobby
Forest
Underground
"Subterranean" means underground: It contains the prefix "sub-," which means under or below, and the root "terra," which comes from the Latin word for earth. So, "underground" is the best answer, because it is closest in meaning to "subterranean."
Example Question #22 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABNORMAL
Atypical
Normal
Adept
Simple
Predictable
Atypical
"Abnormal" is defined as unusual or not normal. "Atypical" is defined is not typical, so "atypical" is the best answer choice. The prefixes "a-" or "ab-" can mean not, as is demonstrated in "abnormal" and "atypical" respectively meaning not normal and not typical.
Example Question #23 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSIDERATE
Rude
Solid
Limber
Fortunate
Disheveled
Rude
The word "inconsiderate" is formed from the negative prefix "in-," which here means not, and the word "considerate," which means polite or thinking of other's feelings. So, the word "inconsiderate" means not considerate, or impolite due to not thinking of other's feelings. The answer choice closest in meaning to "inconsiderate" is thus "rude," which means ill-mannered, impolite, or discourteous. As for the other answer choices, "solid" means tangible and not able to be passed through; "fortunate" means lucky; "disheveled" means messy in appearance; and "limber" means able to bend easily.
Example Question #24 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCHANGE
Trade
Buy
Practice
Wander
Study
Trade
The prefix "ex-" means out of or away from and the word “change” means to make or become different, so when you “exchange” something, you give away one thing and get something different in return for it. This is most similar in meaning to “trade.” To provide further help, “study” means to review and practice material to learn it; and “wander” means to walk around without a destination.
Example Question #25 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTISOCIAL
Frequent
Disobedient
Unfriendly
Hearty
Talkative
Unfriendly
The prefix "anti-" means not or against, so someone who is “antisocial” is not social or not friendly, or “unfriendly.” To provide further help, “hearty” means strong or vigorous; “frequent” means often; “talkative” means chatty; and “disobedient” means not obedient and badly behaved. Notice how the prefixes "un-," "dis-,"and "anti-" all function to make words mean the opposite of their original meaning.
Example Question #26 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTOLERANT
Suspicious
Youthful
Narrow-minded
Forgiving
Domineering
Narrow-minded
The prefix "in-" means not, so someone who is “intolerant” is not tolerant. “Tolerant” means patient with and understanding of other people, so someone who is “intolerant” is not patient with or understanding of others. A "narrow-minded" person does not consider or have patience for ideas unlike their own, so "narrow-minded" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “youthful” means young; “forgiving” means not blaming or feeling angry at someone for something that person did wrong; “domineering” means bossy; and “suspicious” means having a hunch that someone did something wrong based on little evidence.
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