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Example Question #1264 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
VOCIFEROUS
Quiet
Soft
Noisy
Vapid
Enlighten
Noisy
"Vociferous" is a synonym of noisy. It has the root "voc-" in it, which means voice and is found in words like vocal and advocate.
Words you may not know:
- "Enlighten" means to make aware or to inform.
- "Vapid" means lacking life or substance.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANCTIMONIOUS
Self-obsessed
Pious
Self-centered
Self-righteous
Parsimonious
Self-righteous
Sanctimonious means self-righteous, or assured of one’s own superiority. So, "self-righteous" is the correct answer. Someone who is "self-centered" is very selfish, "pious" means religious, and "parismonious" means stingy.
Example Question #1262 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Appropriate
Humble
Repulsive
Tedious
Reticent
Reticent
"Taciturn" most nearly means not saying much, or "reticent." One might write, "The taciturn man listened to the conversation, but didn't volunteer his own opinion."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MINISCULE
Very small
Very large
Grandiose
Ostentatious
Timid
Very small
"Miniscule" means tiny. For clarification, "grandiose" and "ostentatious" are synonyms that both mean very large and luxurious; "timid" means very shy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOVATIVE
Worn
New
Incomplete
Mobile
Traditional
New
"Innovative" is an adjective that means original and unprecedented. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "new."
Example Question #1269 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
under the skin
antagonistic
proper
off-kilter
harmless
harmless
"Innocuous" means harmless.
Example Question #102 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MALEVOLENT
wicked
pious
desirable
righteous
dormant
wicked
"Malevolent" means wicked or evil; it is the antonym of benevolent. For clarification, "pious" means deeply religious; "dormant" means asleep or in a state of inactivity.
Example Question #101 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Agriculture
Agreement
Explanation
Farming
Observation
Opportunity
Farming
"Agriculture" means farming.
Example Question #107 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Numerous
Fluid
None
Few
Many
Scarce
Many
"Numerous" means many, or a lot of.
Example Question #103 : 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.
BENEDICTION
Disparagement
Curse
Degradation
Malediction
Blessing
Blessing
The Latin root "bene" means good. If you know that, then you should be able to figure out that "blessing" and "benediction" are synonyms. The Latin root "mal" means bad, and "malediction" and "curse" are synonyms. "Disparagement" and "degradation" are synonyms that each mean abasement.
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