ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Prefixes from Latin

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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OPTIMUM

Possible Answers:

Worst

Gaze

Tight

Ideal

Loose

Correct answer:

Ideal

Explanation:

The Latin prefix opt- means best. So, "optimum" means best, ideal, perfect circumstances. Other examples of opt- words include "optimal" which means best and "optimize" which means to improve, to make perfect. Additionally, to "gaze" means to look, to stare

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUPTURE

Possible Answers:

Break

Repair

Mend

Fix

Renovate

Correct answer:

Break

Explanation:

The Latin prefix rupt- means break. So, "rupture" means to break, to fracture, to break or burst suddenly without warning. To provide further help, the other four answer choices all mean to fix, to make something work again. They are all antonyms of "rupture." 

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VERACITY

Possible Answers:

Reverence

Truth

Deception

Adoration

Loathing

Correct answer:

Truth

Explanation:

The Latin prefix ver- means truth, as in "verify" which means to prove or make sure something is true. So, "veracity" means truth, honesty. To provide additional help, "deception" is trickery, lies; "loathing" is deep hatred; "adoration" is profound love and respect; "reverence" is deep respect.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VERBALIZE

Possible Answers:

Disclaim

Express

Deny

Renounce

Disavow

Correct answer:

Express

Explanation:

The Latin prefix verb- means word, speak. So, "verbalize" means to speak, to express an idea. Additionally, the other four answer choices are all synonyms they all mean to reject an idea or responsibility for something, to dimiss as wrong or malevolent.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

JUVENILE

Possible Answers:

Sagacious

Pitiful

Immature

Immaculate

Wizened

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

The Latin prefix juven- means young, youth, as in "rejuvenate" which means to make young or healthy or lively again. So, "juvenile" means childish, immature. To provide additional help, "immaculate" means perfect, spotlessly clean; "sagacious" means wise; "wizened" means old, ancient; "pitiful" means deserving of pity, pathetic

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SUPERIOR

Possible Answers:

Colder

Worse

Hotter

Softer

Better

Correct answer:

Better

Explanation:

The Latin prefix super- means better, higher. So, "superior" means better than something else or best. "Worse" is an antonym to "better." "Hotter" and "colder" are antonyms for each other, and they are used to discuss degrees of heat. "Softer" is a relative adjective used to describe tactile feel.

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

AMITY

Possible Answers:

Reaction

Devastation

Hardship

Location

Friendship

Correct answer:

Friendship

Explanation:

The Latin prefix ami- means love, as in "amorous" which means showing romantic feelings towards, expressing love. So, "amity" means friendship, a loving relationship. Additionally, "hardship" means difficulty; "devastation" means destruction, complete ruin, immense damage; the "location" of something is where something is; a "reaction" is a response to something someone says or does.

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MARINA

Possible Answers:

Garage

Station

Highway

Airport

Harbor

Correct answer:

Harbor

Explanation:

The Latin prefix mar- means of or relating to the sea, as in "submarine," which means underwater boat. So, a "marina" is a place where ships are docked, a harbor. An "airport" fulfills roughly the same function as a marina, but for airplanes, not boats (airports are also, obviously, much more regulated environments). A "garage" fulfills a similar function, but for cars, not boats. A "station" fulfills the same function, but for trains. A "highway" is a road with a higher speed limits, intended for long-distance travel.

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MAXIMUM

Possible Answers:

Cutest

Funniest

Smallest

Greatest

Richest

Correct answer:

Greatest

Explanation:

The Latin prefix max- means greatest, best. So, the "maximum" is the greatest possible number of something, the largest something can be. "Smallest" is an antonym to "greatest."

Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

REGULATE

Possible Answers:

Perform

Subtract

Control

Repeat

Give

Correct answer:

Control

Explanation:

The Latin prefix regu- means related to rules or law, as in "regime" which means government, a collection of rulers. So, to "regulate" means to enforce the rules, to control the actions of

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