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Example Question #85 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIVINE
Massive
Permissible
Poised
Heavenly
Goofy
Heavenly
The prefixes dei- and div- mean God. As in, a "deity" which means a God. So, "divine" means possessing qualities attributed to God, heavenly. Additionally, "poised" means calm and under control, particularly when faced with stress or pressure; "massive" means very large; "goofy" means silly, quirky, weird; "permissible" means able to be permitted, allowed.
Example Question #86 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DYNASTY
Heroism
Glee
Keepsake
Lineage
Ancestor
Lineage
The prefix dyna- means power, force, energy. As in "dynamic" which means forceful, energetic, full of power. So, a "dynasty" is a line of rulers who inherit their position of power. This is closest in meaning to a "lineage" which means a line of succession. The British royal family is a "dynasty." Additionally, your "ancestors" are people who came before you in your family line; "glee" is delight, great joy; "heroism" is courage, bravery, the act of being a hero; a "keepsake" is a small item kept to remember someone else.
Example Question #87 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERNATE
Attend
Rotate
Precede
Vanish
Contain
Rotate
The prefix alter- means other, change. So, to "alternate" is to change from one thing to another. This is closest in meaning to "rotate." Additionally, "contain" means hold inside; "attend" means go to, appear at; "vanish" means disappear, to become no longer visible; "precede" means coming before.
Example Question #88 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCAPABLE
Incoherent
Impossible
Innocent
Unfortunate
Unable
Unable
The prefixes in-, im-, and un- all mean not. So, "incapable" means not capable, not able, unable to do something. Additionally, "unfortunate" means not fortunate, not lucky; "impossible" means not possible; "incoherent" means not coherent, not able to be easily understood; "innocent" means not guilty.
Example Question #89 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPERSE
Tumble
Instruct
Spread
Discover
Undress
Spread
The prefix dis- can mean away or not. So, to "disperse" means to spread out, to move away from the starting point in many directions. Additionally, "undress" means take off clothes; "discover" means find; "instruct" means teach or tell what to do; "tumble" means fall over.
Example Question #90 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIALOGUE
Convention
Conversation
Ideology
Peril
Ambition
Conversation
The prefix dia- means through, across, between. As in, "diameter" which is a straight line that passes through a circle. So, a "dialogue" is a conversation between two or more people. Additionally, "peril" is danger; "ambition" is a strong desire to achieve something; an "ideology" is a belief system, a system of ideas and ideals; "convention" is the way things are usually done or an agreement.
Example Question #2241 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTACLE
Tome
Flaw
Display
Vow
Hiatus
Display
The prefix spec- means look. As in, "spectator" which means watcher of a performance or "spectacles" which are glasses. So, a "spectacle" is a display, a visually impressive performance, something worth seeing. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break; a "vow" is a promise; a "flaw" is a weakness; a "tome" is a long and boring book.
Example Question #2242 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENEFIT
Caution
Patriotism
Abhorrence
Advantage
Jeopardy
Advantage
The prefix bene- means good. As in, "benevolent" which means good-natured. So, "benefit" means something positive gained from something, an advantage. Additionally, "abhorrence" is hatred; "caution" is the quality of being overly careful; "patriotism" is the love of one's country; "jeopardy" is danger, trouble.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDRESS
Contribution
Intention
Task
Organization
Speech
Speech
The prefix ad- means to, toward. So, to "address" means to speak towards someone, to speak directly to someone. An "address" is a speech, a public statement. Additionally, a "task" is a job, a duty that needs to be done; a "contribution" is something added to help; an "organization" is a group working together for some purpose; an "intention" is something meant to be done, a plan, a mission.
Example Question #2244 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERSIZED
Hardy
Small
Costly
Erroneous
Giant
Small
The prefix under- means below, beneath. As in "underwater" or "underwear." So, "undersized" means below the right size, below normal size. This is closest in meaning to "small." Additionally, "hardy" means tough; "giant" means very big; "erroneous" means incorrect; "costly" means expensive, coming with great loss (of money).
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