SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms
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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BESEECH
Warn
Direct
Familiarize
Combine
Beg
Beg
"Beseech" means beg or ask someone to do something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Combine" means blend or put together. "Direct" is a verb that means order or command. "Warn" means inform someone of a potential danger. "Familiarize" means become familiar with something or gain information about a person or topic.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OUTFOX
Outdo
Outwit
Overlook
Outnumber
Underestimate
Outwit
"Outfox" is a verb that means trick or defeat someone by being more clever than him or her, so we need to pick out a word that means trick using wits. While many of the answer choices also begin with "out," only "outwit" has a meaning similar to "outfox." Since "outwit" means to trick or win against someone by being more clever than him or her, it is the correct answer.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BECALM
Intrepid
Soothe
Frustrate
Mock
Adventurous
Soothe
“Becalm” means soothe or make calm. The prefix "be-" means to make or to cause, so it makes sense that "becalm" means make calm. So, "soothe" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “mock” means make fun of, and “intrepid” means brave and adventurous.
Example Question #1225 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPASSE
Revile
Opening
Integrity
Deadlock
Menacing
Deadlock
"Impasse" is a noun used to describe a point at which no further progress can be made, so it is most similar in meaning to “deadlock,” a noun that means stalemate or impasse. For clarification, "integrity" means the quality of adhering to high moral principles, "revile" means to insult, and "menacing" means threatening.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Other Languages
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENRAGED
Desirable
Furious
Peaceful
Attractive
Pleasant
Furious
"Enraged" means angry or furious. "Pleasant" means enjoyable or pleasurable. "Desirable" describes something or someone that is liked or wanted. "Attractive" is a synonym of "desirable." "Peaceful" means calm, quiet, and tranquil.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COUNSELOR
Athlete
Enemy
Forger
Principal
Adviser
Adviser
"Counselor" is a person who serves as an "adviser," or in other words, someone who helps guide those who seek assistance. An "enemy" is an opponent or a person who works against someone. "Principal" refers to the chief administrator who manages and directs a school. "Athlete" is a person who plays sports. "Forger" is a person who makes illegal copies of something and passes them off as legitimate.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Vendor
Purchaser
Firefighter
Client
Seller
Teacher
Seller
A "vendor" is a seller.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GULLIBLE
Naïve
Portly
Comely
Plausible
Malleable
Naïve
If you are "gullible" then you are easily tricked and naïve. For clarification, "plausible" means believable; "malleable" means able to be bent easily; "portly" means fat; "comely" means cute.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY
Shame
Suspicion
Plague
Hole
Decay
Hole
A cavity is a hole.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
Parity
Satire
Conversation
Devotion
Equality
Fence
Equality
"Parity" means equality.
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