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Example Questions
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TENABLE
Sporadic
Catastrophic
Reasonable
Ambiguous
Debunk
Reasonable
The prefix "ten-" means able to be held or defended, so the word “tenable” describes an idea that is able to be held or defended. We could also call this a “reasonable” idea. To provide further help, “debunk” means disprove; “catastrophic” means disastrous; “ambiguous” means unclear; “sporadic” means random and occurring infrequently.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLACID
Dirty
Soft
Silver
Calm
Slow
Calm
The word "placid" means calm and peaceful. For example, one might write, "You could see your reflection like a mirror image in the placid lake." So, "calm" is the correct answer.
Example Question #221 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGRARIAN
Agricultural
Faithful
Literary
Scientific
Urban
Agricultural
The prefix "agr-" means having to do with farming or the land, as seen in the word “agriculture.” The word “agrarian” means having to do with to the land or agriculture, so "of land" is the correct answer.
Example Question #222 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Neighborly
Ideal
Incompatible
Cautious
Neighborly
"Hospitable" means generous and friendly in entertaining guests, so "neighborly" would be the best match, as both words mean friendly.
Example Question #223 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Guest
Friendly
Bored
Hostile
Friendly
"Hospitable" means receiving guests warmly and generously. The best choice is "friendly" because it means showing kindness and helpfulness. Someone who receives guests warmly and generously would be acting in a friendly manner toward those guests.
Example Question #224 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Compassionate
Violent
Ruckus
Loud
Compassionate
The word "benevolent" means kind and caring. The best choice is "compassionate" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "violent" means acting with uncontrolled, rough force, "loud" means great in volume, and "ruckus" means noisy commotion.
Example Question #225 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DIFFIDENT
Reckless
Thoughtless
Hesitant
Swift
Hasty
Hesitant
The root "fid" refers to belief, so someone who is “diffident” is lacking self-belief. Of the five answer choices, this is most similar in meaning to “hesitant,” which means uncertain and not confident. To provide further help, “reckless” means careless, quick to get into danger; “hasty” means rushed; “swift” means very quick; and “thoughtless” means carless, inconsiderate.
Example Question #221 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Nurturing
Deadly
Reliant
Cozy
Wordy
Wordy
"Verbose" means overly wordy, so "wordy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #227 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOIUS
Ventilate
Casual
Somber
Advocate
Lively
Lively
"Vivacious" is defined as animated and gay. This is similar to "lively."
Example Question #228 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
SALABLE
Able to be taught
Able to be tasted
Able to be sold
Able to be smelled
Able to be seen
Able to be sold
The suffix "able-" means able to be and the prefix "sal-" relates to selling or being sold; therefore, “salable” means able to be sold.
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