SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Prefixes from Latin

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

IMMOBILE

Possible Answers:

Motionless

Loud

Precise

Swollen

Destined

Correct answer:

Motionless

Explanation:

"Immobile" means incapable of moving or being moved. The root word "mob" means move. The prefix, "im-," means not or without. Thus, the best answer choice is "motionless." 

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

INDEFATIGABLE

Possible Answers:

Misguided

Tireless

Versatile

Courageous

Explanatory

Correct answer:

Tireless

Explanation:

"Indefatigable" means unable to be tired out. The best choice is "tireless." The prefix "in-" means not, and the Latin root word, "fatigare," means to tire. "Fatigare" is also the root for the word fatigue.  

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

DISPARAGE

Possible Answers:

Avenge

Belittle

Hound

Emerge

Ingest

Correct answer:

Belittle

Explanation:

To "disparage" is to belittle. The root word, "parage," means equality, and the prefix, "dis-," means not.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

PROVENANCE

Possible Answers:

Style

Language

Participation

Blockage

Origin

Correct answer:

Origin

Explanation:

"Provenance" means origin. The root word, "ven," means come, and the prefix "pro-" means for or forward.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

OPPROBRIUM

Possible Answers:

Disgrace

Corrosion

Pleasantry 

Revelry

Circus

Correct answer:

Disgrace

Explanation:

"Opprobrium" means disgrace from shameful conduct. The Latin root word, "probum," means a shameful act. The prefix, "ob-," means against.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

IMPERVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stationary

Impenetrable

Porous

Smooth

Mobile

Correct answer:

Impenetrable

Explanation:

"Impervious" means impenetrable.

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

IGNOMINY

Possible Answers:

Dishonor

Support

Perfection

Accident

Pet

Correct answer:

Dishonor

Explanation:

"Ignominy" means dishonor or disgrace. The root word, "nom," means name. The prefix, "ig-," means without or not.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

IMPERTURBABLE

Possible Answers:

Bewildered

Indirect

Clueless

Wry

Calm

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Imperturbable" means not able to be perturbed, and since "perturbed" means annoyed, it makes sense that"imperturbable" means calm, unflappable, or composed. "Clueless" is a synonym for oblivious. "Wry" means ironic or mocking.

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