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Example Question #71 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTIST
Conceited person
Wise person
Calm person
Athletic person
Selfless person
Conceited person
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGIBLE
Intelligent
Humorous
Rash
Readable
Energetic
Readable
"Legible" means neat enough to be read and understood, so "readable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "legible": "intelligent" means smart; "energetic" means lively or possessing a lot of energy; "rash" means reckless or careless; and "humorous" means funny.
Example Question #73 : 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.
PACIFY
a baby's toy
soothe
dismiss
agree
surrender
soothe
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
strengthen
win
bend
serve
inspire
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #2032 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to impress
to bring together
to extend
to separate
to order
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #81 : 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.
NULLIFY
Invalidate
Service
Document
Support
Supplant
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Delicious
Unfair
Irritating
Honorable
Logical
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #82 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
None of those mentioned
Make unclear
Make clear
Make happy
Make sad
Make clear
To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Barter
Retreat
Undermine
Provoke
Ajar
Provoke
"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILIFY
Abuse
Tighten
Enlarge
Forgive
Declare
Abuse
If you “vilify” someone, you say or write harsh and critical things about them. It is related to the root word "villain." Remember that the suffix "-ify" means to make or invest with attributes. "Villify" is similar in meaning to "abuse," which means to treat harshly or unfairly. To clarify the other terms, “declare” means say publically; “enlarge” means get bigger.
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