All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDRESS
Organization
Task
Intention
Speech
Contribution
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 #66 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERSIZED
Giant
Erroneous
Hardy
Small
Costly
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).
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISINFORM
Legislate
Register
Exceed
Secede
Deceive
Deceive
The prefix mis- means badly. So, to "misinform" is to give bad information, to lie to, to deceive. Additionally, "secede" means leave a group, disband from a union; "exceed" means to go beyond; "register" means sign up for; "legislate" means make laws.
Example Question #1161 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEPART
Host
Return
Leave
Excel
Visit
Leave
The prefix de- means away, from. As in, "descend" which means to go down and away from. So, "depart" means go away, leave. Additionally, "return" means come back; "host" means have people in one's home; "visit" means go to another place and then come back; "excel" means to do very well at.
Example Question #1162 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POSTPONE
Polish
Borrow
Possess
Suspend
Affirm
Suspend
The prefix post- means after. As in, "posthumous" which means after death. So, to "postpone" means to put off something to do after. This is closest in meaning to "suspend" which means to pause, to wait to do something. Additionally, "possess" means have, own; "borrow" means take something with the intention to give it back; "polish" means clean, make shiny; "affirm" means state is accurate, confirm is true.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS
Hideous
Secretive
Dynamic
Sordid
Arrogant
Arrogant
The prefix pre- means before. As in, "prevent" which means stop something before it happens. So, "presumptuous" means someone who acts before it is appropriate, bold, assertive and audacious, brash. The closest answer to this is "arrogant." Additionally, "dynamic" means forceful, energetic; "sordid" means involving immoral behavior, dirty, filthy; "secretive" means sneaky, trying to keep something secret; "hideous" means very ugly, disgusting and unattractive.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBLE
Swim
Leap
Sprint
Stroll
Jog
Stroll
The prefix ambul- means walk. So, to "amble" means to walk slowly and casually. This has the same meaning as "stroll." Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "leap" means jump high; "jog" means run slowly.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVISE
Assume
Accompany
Abhor
Abstain
Amend
Amend
The prefix re- means again, back. As in, "remember" which means to think back on, to think about the past. So, "revise" means to edit, to go back over something and make changes. This has the same meaning as "amend." The word "amend" can be found in "amendments" which are changes made to the Constitution. Additionally, "accompany" means go with; "abhor" means hate; "abstain" means refuse to take part in; "assume" means to think is true without knowing for a fact.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISTAKE
Intimacy
Integrity
Error
Gossip
Reputation
Error
The prefix mis- means badly. As in, "misinform" which means to give bad information to. So, a "mistake" is something done badly, something done wrong, an error. Additionally, your "reputation" is what people think of you; "integrity" is the quality of being honest and sticking to one's principles; "intimacy" is togetherness, closeness with other people; "gossip" is rumor, information passed informally through conversation.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTRACT
Devise
Withdraw
Scheme
Terrorize
Insert
Withdraw
The prefix ex- means outside of. As in, "external" which means outside of something. So, to "extract" means to get something out of something else or to withdraw. Additionally, "insert" means put into; "devise" means come up with (a plan); "scheme" means plot, plan something tricky or sneaky; "terrorize" means consistently cause to experience fear.