All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Growth
Charity
Knowledge
Repetition
Originality
Charity
"Philanthropy" is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is also the practice of performing charitable acts. The root word "philos" means love of, and the root word "anthro" means human.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Glimmering
Weak
Talkative
Stingy
Frightful
Talkative
"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULOUS
Imaginary
Dignified
Agreeable
Ruined
Gullible
Gullible
"Credulous" means too ready to believe or easily deceived. Thus, the best choice is the word "gullible." The root word "cred-" means believe.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANACEA
Theft
Degree
Question
Usage
Remedy
Remedy
A "panacea" is a cure-all, so "remedy" is the best answer choice. The root word "pan" means all, and the root word "akes" means remedy.
Example Question #131 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HETEROGENEOUS
Glib
Orthodox
Wise
Same
Different
Different
The prefix "hetero-" means the opposite of the prefix "homo-." Whereas "homo-" means same, "hetero-" means different. “Heterogeneous” means consisting of different things and is often used to describe mixtures.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
Narrow
Causal
Morbid
Hostile
Beautiful
Hostile
"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVIGORATE
Energize
Shake
Offer
Relinquish
Exhaust
Energize
Invigorate means fill with health and energy, as you may be able to work out from the "in-" prefix, which is here not functioning as a negative one but instead one meaning to take in, and "vigor," which means energy or liveliness. "Energy" is the closest synonym amongst the provided answer choices.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Flexible
Distinct
Audacious
Vague
Limber
Vague
The word root "morph" derives from the Greek for "form," and the prefix "a-" is a negative prefix. So “amorphous” means without form, or "vague." To provide further help, “distinct” means different and easily identifiable; “limber” means flexible; and “audacious” means bold or daring.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
Trap
Encase
Strengthen
Weaken
Delineate
Strengthen
"Fortify" means strengthen, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. "Fortify" is derived from the Latin word "fortis," which means strong; English words like "fort" and "fortitude" are derived from the same root.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFORATE
Impale
Administer
Wield
Deviate
Puncture
Puncture
The prefix "per-" means through or go through, so “perforate” means to make a hole through something, or “puncture.” To provide further help, “wield” means carry and use as a weapon; “administer” means manage or oversee; “impale” means stab, which is close in meaning to “perforate,” but not the closest; finally, "deviate" means vary from a path, plan, or trajectory.
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