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Example Question #81 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONSENSE
Happiness
Foolishness
Eccentricity
Disbelief
Justice
Foolishness
The prefix non- means not. So, "nonsense" means something that does not make sense, silliness, foolishness, absurdity. Additionally, "justice" is fair treatment, particularly the fair and equal treatment and punishment under the law; "disbelief" is the lack of belief; "eccentricity" means the quality of being unusual and weird.
Example Question #82 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTITUDE
Height
Length
Depth
Breadth
Width
Height
The prefix alt- means high, height. As in, "exalt" which means praise highly. So, "altitude" means height. Additionally, "breadth" is another word for "width" (how wide something is).
Example Question #83 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREMARKABLE
Heavy
Shy
Boring
Petite
Hilarious
Boring
The prefix un- means not. As in, "unlikely" which means not likely. So, "unremarkable" means not remarkable, not interesting. This is closest in meaning to "boring." If it is helpful, "remarkable" means interesting, amazing, worthy of being remarked about. Additionally, "hilarious" means very funny; "petite" means little, small; "shy" means not wanting to talk to others.
Example Question #84 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Sincere
Enormous
Lame
Outlawed
Uncertain
Uncertain
The prefix ambi- means both. As in, "ambidextrous" which means equally capable of using both one's left and right hands. "Ambiguous" means uncertain, vague, not clear. It helps to think of it like this - "ambiguous" = believing both arguments or conclusions could be true. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, made illegal; "lame" means boring, uncool; "sincere" means truthful, honest; "enormous" means very large.
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
Poised
Permissible
Heavenly
Massive
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
Ancestor
Lineage
Heroism
Glee
Keepsake
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
Vanish
Contain
Precede
Attend
Rotate
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
Innocent
Impossible
Unable
Incoherent
Unfortunate
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
Undress
Discover
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
Ideology
Conversation
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.
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