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Example Question #181 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHY
Size
Argument
Excitement
Jubilance
Indifference
Indifference
"Apathy" means indifference or lack of interest, so "indifference" is the correct answer
Example Question #182 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTITHESIS
Enemy
Destruction
Opposite
Antagonist
Soldier
Opposite
"Antithesis" means an opposite, so "opposite" is the correct answer.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYPERBOLE
Exaggeration
Coax
Conduit
Hear
Exaggeration
"Hyperbole" is exaggeration of something. The best choice is "exaggeration" because it is a part of the definition of "hyperbole." Considering the other choices, "coax" means urge, "conduit" means a pipe or tube for moving liquids from one location to another, and "hear" means listen to.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ANTIPATHY
Dislike
Miscreant
Apathy
Abhorrent
Sympathy
Dislike
"Antipathy" means a strong feeling of dislike. To provide further help, a "miscreant" is someone who behaves badly; "abhorrent" means grotesque and hateful; "sympathy" is a feeling of sorrow for someone else's feelings; "apathy" means not caring.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ANTECEDENT
antiquated
forerunner
itinerant
obsolete
nomadic
forerunner
An “antecedent” is something that comes before, a forerunner. The prefix ante- means before, preceding, as seen in “antebellum” which means before the Civil War. To provide further help, “obsolete” means no longer needed or of any use; “antiquated” means obsolete, ancient; “nomadic” and “itinerant” are two words used to describe wandering people who do not have a fixed home.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EUPHEMISM
Jubilation
Circumlocution
Eloquence
Temerity
Encroachment
Circumlocution
A “euphemism” is a less offensive way of saying something; it requires careful avoidance of specifically stating a subject. This process can also be called “circumlocution,” which means talking around an issue. There are many relevant prefixes and suffixes at play here. The prefix "eu-" means meaning to do well. The prefix "circum-" means round and the suffix "-locution" means related to talking. To provide further help, “encroachment” means advancing into someone else’s space; “temerity” means audacity; “eloquence” is the ability to speak well; “jubilation” is great happiness.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APHASIA
Lack of work ethic
Lack of people skills
Lack of language skills
Lack of education
Lack of mathematical reasoning
Lack of language skills
Someone who suffers from “aphasia” has a lack of language skills. The root word here is "phon," which refers to language; it has been changed over time into "pha-," but the meaning is unchanged. The prefix "a-" is a negation principle and gives the word it is added to the opposite meaning of the original word.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
POLYGON
Form
Confused
Many-sided shape
Lost
Popular
Many-sided shape
The prefix "poly-" means many and the suffix "-gon" means related to a shape, so a “polygon” is a many-sided shape.
Example Question #189 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MONOPOLY
Exclusive control
Suspicious
Hopeless
Inclusive
Anomalous
Exclusive control
The prefix "mono-" means one. A “monopoly” is when one business has exclusive control over a product or market. To provide further help, “inclusive” means comprehensive, including everyone or everything; “anomalous” means irregular, unusual; “suspicious” means doubtful, deserving of distrust.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Greek
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PSEUDONYM
Novelty
Neophyte
Nickname
Nominate
Nihilist
Nickname
The prefix "pseudo-" means pretend or fake and "nym" (more commonly "nom") means related to names, so a “pseudonym” is a fake name or a “nickname.” To provide further help, a “novelty” is something new or different; a “neophyte” is a beginner; “nominate” means to name for a position; a “nihilist” is someone who rejects the idea that life has meaning.
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