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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORESEE
Relinquish
Anticipate
Portray
Decipher
Betray
Anticipate
"Foresee" means "anticipate" or predict beforehand, so "anticipate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "foresee": "betray" means go against one's country or a friend by sharing the country's or the friend's secrets; "portray" means show or depict in a work; "decipher" means decode or interpret some coded language; and "relinquish" means give up or let go.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECIPHER
Learn
Unearth
Decode
Deem
Instruct
Decode
To "decipher" something like a code means to translate it or "decode" it. The other answer choices are not as fitting since "deem" is to suppose; "unearth" is to discover; and "instruct" is to teach.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
IMPOSE
Compel
Imply
Collect
Catalogue
Impassive
Compel
The prefix im- means in or into. So the word “impose” means to force into doing something. This is closest in meaning to the answer choice “compel,” which means to make someone do something. To provide further help, “collect” means gather; “catalogue” means record data and information; “imply” means suggest; “impassive” means unemotional.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Suggest
Imply
Implore
Suppose
Accuse
Accuse
The word fragment -dict- means related to speaking or words, as in “dictionary” or “diction.” The word “indict” means to say someone did something wrong, to “accuse.” To provide further help, “imply” means suggest and “implore” means beg. Please note that "indict" rhymes with "in light."
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERVENE
Concern
Meddle
Pause
Unnerve
Gather
Meddle
To "intervene" means to step in or meddle in a situation, so "meddle" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intervene": "unnerve" means make nervous; "concern" means worry, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb; "gather" means collect into a single group at one location, and "pause" means temporarily stop.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEMUSE
Amuse
Perplex
Morose
Meander
Inspire
Perplex
“Bemuse” means make confused, perplex, or bewilder. To provide further help, “meander” means move indirectly to one's destination, like a river, and “morose” means miserable and serious.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RESOLVED
Explained
Decided
Understood
Circled
Reversed
Decided
"Resolve" has several meanings, one of which is to decide. For example, one might write, "After getting sick from eating too many cookies, Brad resolved to never eat cookies again." So, since "resolved" means decided, "decided" is the correct answer.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPILE
Disperse
Collide
Inhabit
Fetch
Organize
Organize
"Compile" means collect into a volume or a list, so "organize" would be the best choice here. "Disperse," meaning scatter, has the opposite meaning.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENCAPSULATE
Exclude
Medicine
Tablet
Organize
Include
Include
To "encapsulate" something means to surround it or include it. Think of a capsule of medicine; the capsule surrounds or includes the medicine inside it. So, "include" is the correct answer.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSTRUCT
Despicable
Astute
Hinder
Forfeit
Assist
Hinder
The prefix "ob-" means get in the way of or hinder, as in “obstruct” or “obstacle.” So, "hinder" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obstruct": “assist” means help; “forfeit” means quit or surrender; “despicable” means evil or wicked; and “astute” means sharp or clever.
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