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Example Question #2241 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIMINUTIVE
Insulting
Tiny
Funny
Degrading
Stupid
Tiny
"Diminutive" means small, so the synonym you want is "tiny." This comes from the Latin root "minute," meaning a small thing, as in "minute" (small measure of time) and "mini-" (a prefix meaning anything small in size) or "minus" (to make smaller by subtracting).
Example Question #2242 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIDELITY
Transfer
Cusp
Identification
Loyalty
Carnage
Loyalty
The root 'fid' means faith or trust. Fidelity means loyalty.
Example Question #2243 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOVEL
New
Free
Malevolent
Scholarly
Central
New
The root 'nov' means new. Thus, novel means new.
Example Question #2244 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Rest
Persuade
Clean
Lurk
Cancel
Cancel
"To nullify" is to cancel. The Latin root word, "nullus," means no or none.
Example Question #2245 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
Hackneyed
Tiring
Distinct
Melodramatic
Plentiful
Plentiful
"Copious" means plentiful or large in quantity. The Latin root word, "copia," means abundance.
Example Question #2246 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLACENT
Central
Surprising
Wounded
Smug
Amphibious
Smug
"Complacent" means pleased, especially with oneself or one's situation. Thus, the best answer choice is smug. The root word "plac-" means please.
Example Question #2247 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COSMOPOLITAN
Transferable
Scourged
Agitated
Vital
Worldly
Worldly
"Cosmopolitan" means familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. It also means sophisticated. Thus, the best answer choice is "worldly," which also means sophisticated. The root word "cosmo-" means world or universe, and the root word "poli" means city.
Example Question #2248 : Synonyms
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
MAGNATE
Penalty
Viability
Dissipation
Tycoon
Indulgence
Tycoon
A "magnate" is an influential or powerful person. A tycoon is a businessperson of great power and wealth. The root word "magnus" means great.
Example Question #2249 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Just
Grandiose
Speechless
Smelly
Detestable
Detestable
"Odious" means detestable or causing hatred. The Latin root word, "odium," means hatred.
Example Question #2250 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Known
Pretentious
Concealed
Uniting
Enormous
Pretentious
"Grandiloquent" means pompous or extravagant in one's speaking. The best answer choice is "pretentious." The Latin root word, "grandis," means great, and the Latin root word, "loqui," means to speak.
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