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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Cancel
Lurk
Rest
Persuade
Clean
Cancel
"To nullify" is to cancel. The Latin root word, "nullus," means no or none.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
Melodramatic
Plentiful
Tiring
Hackneyed
Distinct
Plentiful
"Copious" means plentiful or large in quantity. The Latin root word, "copia," means abundance.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLACENT
Smug
Surprising
Central
Amphibious
Wounded
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 #24 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COSMOPOLITAN
Scourged
Vital
Worldly
Agitated
Transferable
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 #25 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
MAGNATE
Viability
Indulgence
Penalty
Dissipation
Tycoon
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 #26 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Grandiose
Speechless
Just
Smelly
Detestable
Detestable
"Odious" means detestable or causing hatred. The Latin root word, "odium," means hatred.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Pretentious
Uniting
Enormous
Known
Concealed
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.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Apathetic
Representative
Qualified
Philosophical
Sleepy
Sleepy
"Somnolent" means sleepy. The Latin root word, "somnus," means sleep.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTENUATE
Delegate
Insert
Condemn
Weaken
Circle
Weaken
To "attenuate" is to weaken or make thin. The Latin root word, "tenuis," means thin.
Example Question #3003 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPEDE
Clarify
Accompish
Inspire
Block
Debate
Block
"Impede" means to block.
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