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Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MICROSCOPIC
Susceptible
Gorgeous
Immune
Tiny
Massive
Tiny
The Greek prefix micro- means very small, as in "microscope" which is a tool used to look at things that are very small. So, "microscopic" means tiny, very, very small. To provide additional help, "susceptible" means vulnerable, at risk; "immune" is an antonym of "susceptible" it means not vulnerable, cannot be affected by (usually a disease); "massive" means very large; "gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL
Hopeful
Selfish
Selfless
Helpless
Hopeless
Selfish
The Greek prefix ego- means self. So, someone who is "egotistical" is self-centered, selfish. Additionally, "selfless" means not selfish, generous; "helpless" means not able to be helped.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILEMMA
Problem
Medicine
Suggestion
Notion
Solution
Problem
The Greek prefix di- means two. So, a "dilemma" is a problem with two possible solutions, a predicament, a quandary. To provide additional help, a "notion" is an idea or a feeling; a "suggestion" is an idea expressed to help someone with a problem.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Obsolete
Impressive
Domineering
Confounding
Recessive
Obsolete
The Greek prefix arch- can have two meanings. It either means chief as in "monarch" or ancient, old-fashioned as in "archaic." "Archaic" means old-fashioned and out of date, obsolete, no longer needed or used. To provide additional help, "impressive" means inspiring admiration, making people impressed; "domineering" means bossy, dominating, in-charge; "confounding" means confusing, bewildering; "recessive" means (of a gene) not dominant, hidden.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISNOMER
Leader
Error
Answer
Speaker
Follower
Error
The Greek prefix mis- means wrong, bad, as in "mistake" which means error. A "misnomer" is an inaccurate name, an error in naming something. So, the best possible answer is "error." You might also notice the root word -nom- which often means name. So, simply a "misnomer" is a wrong name, an error in naming.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLY
Joy
Bliss
Elation
Sadness
Ecstasy
Sadness
The Greek prefix melan- means black, dark, so "melancholy" means a dark mood, sadness, depression, misery. Additionally, the other four answer choices all mean deep happiness.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPTICAL
Smell
Touch
Hearing
Taste
Sight
Sight
The Greek prefix opt- means eyes, sight, or related to sight. So, "optical" means of or relating to sight. The synonym here is not perfect, but sometimes you have to find the answer that is "closest" to the word in question.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PATERNITY
Motherhood
Maternity
Fatherhood
Sisterhood
Brotherhood
Fatherhood
The Greek prefix pater- means father, so "paternity" means fatherhood. The Greek prefix mater- means mother, so "maternity" means motherhood. Another example of a pater- word is "patriarch" which refers to a man in charge of a group.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IDIOSYNCRASY
Hint
Compassion
Patriotism
Xenophobia
Quirk
Quirk
The Greek prefix idio- means unusual, weird, distinct, as in "idiot." So, an "idiosyncrasy" is an unusual personality trait, a quirk. Additionally, a "hint" is a clue; "patriotism" is love of one's country; "xenophobia" is fear of foreigners; "compassion" is warmth, generosity, and kindness.
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETHNICITY
Gender
Class
Belief
Race
Age
Race
The Greek prefix ethno- means race, so an "ethnicity" is a race of people. Other examples of ethno- words include "ethnic" which means racial and "ethnology" the study of different races. It is worth noting that the suffix -ology means study of.
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