SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Using Prefixes to Identify Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

NEGATE 

Possible Answers:

Attempt 

Save 

Correct 

Validate 

Disprove 

Correct answer:

Disprove 

Explanation:

The prefix "ne-" often indicates a negative word. "Negate" most nearly means to invalidate or to disprove something. "Validate" is an antonym to "disprove."

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