All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERCONFIDENT
Rude
Cantankerous
Quaint
Arrogant
Meek
Arrogant
The prefix "over-" means excessively, so “overconfident” means excessively confident, or "arrogant." As for the other answer choices, “meek” means shy and quiet; “cantankerous” means grumpy, angry, and easily annoyed; “quaint” means old-fashioned and charming; and "rude" means disrespectful.
Example Question #49 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMNIPRESENT
Fortunate
Greedy
Nowhere
Everywhere
Unfortunate
Everywhere
In order to solve this synonym problem you have to consider both the prefix and suffix of the word "omnipresent." The prefix omni- means every, all and the suffix -present means place, where. So the word "omnipresent" means everywhere, in all places. To provide further help, "greedy" means wanting more than you have/need; "fortunate" means lucky and "unfortunate" means unlucky. Notice the impact of the prefix un-.
Example Question #1112 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTIDOTE
Teacher
Medicine
Vehicle
Schoolyard
Hospital
Medicine
The prefix anti- means against. So an "antidote" is something used against poisons, used to provide a solution to poison. This is closest in meaning to "medicine."
Example Question #1113 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICATE
Monument
List
Copy
Drawing
Schedule
Copy
To solve this synonym you need to rely on your knowledge of prefixes. The prefix du- means two of, so a "duplicate" is a second copy of something. It is common to make a "duplicate" of something if it is important and you do not want to lose it, like a "duplicate" key.
Example Question #1121 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPATCHED
Sent
Forgiven
Replaced
Lent
Spent
Sent
To solve this synonym you will again need to rely on your knowledge of prefixes. The prefix dis- means away. So to "dispatch" something is to send it away. To provide further help, "lent" means let someone borrow.
Example Question #1122 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVENT
Stop
Displace
Accompany
Dispatch
Continue
Stop
The prefix pre- means before, so "prevent" means to stop something before it happens. To provide further help, "accompany" means go with; "continue" means keep going; "dispatch" means send away; "displace" means replace, take over.
Example Question #1123 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBMISSIVE
Frenetic
Dominant
Obedient
Hostile
Unusual
Obedient
The prefix sub- means under. Someone who is "submissive" is someone who likes to be controlled by someone else, someone under control. The closest word to this is "obedient" which means someone who does what they are told. To provide further help, "hostile" means not friendly, threatening; "dominant" means in-charge, it is opposite in meaning to "submissive"; "frenetic" means chaotic and fast-paced; "unusual" means weird, not normal.
Example Question #1124 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALIGNANT
Unkempt
Deadly
Healthy
Benign
Scarce
Deadly
The prefix mal- means bad so you can reasonably infer that the correct answer must mean something bad. Something that is "malignant" is deadly, bad for you and dangerous. To provide further help, "benign" means not malignant, not deadly, harmless; "unkempt" means messy; "scarce" means rare, in short supply.
Example Question #1125 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTOTYPE
Engine
Warning
Elementary
Vehicle
Model
Model
The prefix proto- means first. So, a "prototype" is an early or first model of something. Additionally, "elementary" means basic, not complicated.
Example Question #1126 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DYSFUNCTIONAL
Literate
Precious
Repaired
Broken
Plucky
Broken
The prefixes dys- and dis- means not. As in "dislike" which means to not like. Furthermore, "functional" means working properly. So, "dysfunctional" means not working. This is closest in definition to "broken." Additionally, "precious" means treasured, very special and important to; "literate" means able to read and write; "plucky" means courageous, brave, usually it describes someone small who is braver than might be expected; "repaired" means fixed.
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