ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Prefixes from Greek
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Greek
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NECROMANCER
Cretin
Witch
Conformist
Preacher
Heathen
Witch
The Greek prefix necro- means death, black, as in "necrosis" which is the death of skin or tissue. So, a "necromancer" means practitioner of dark magic. This is closest in meaning to "witch." Additionally, a "heathen" is a non-believer within a religion; a "cretin" is someone lacking morals or intellect, someone deserving of contempt; a "conformist" is someone who follows the generally accepted behavior of a society or group of people.
Example Question #89 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEMORRHAGE
Bleed
Replicate
Weep
Expire
Mourn
Bleed
The Greek prefix hemo- means blood. So, a "hemorrhage" is a bleed, to "hemorrhage" is to bleed profusely, to bleed a lot. Additionally, "weep" means cry about; "mourn" means express sorrow for the loss of; to "expire" means to run out, to stop being usable; "replicate" means copy, reproduce.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Greek
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOPHISM
Epicurean
Fallacy
Forerunner
Artisan
Savant
Fallacy
The Greek prefix soph- means wise, as in "philosopher" or "sophisticated;" however, in "sophist" it has a contrary meaning. A "sophist" is a misleading argument, an argument that appears wise but is in fact not. This is closest in meaning to "fallacy," which means an incorrect argument or assumption. Additionally, "epicurean" means hedonist, a lover of pleasure and indulgence; a "savant" is a learned person, particularly someone who seems to have unusually intense expertise in one area; an "artisan" is a craftsman, a skilled-worker; a "forerunner" is something or someone that comes before the development or emergence of something or someone else, a precursor.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Greek
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PSEUDONYM
Fusion
Prototype
Diffidence
Alias
Grievance
Alias
The prefix "pseudo-" means fake or artificial, so it makes sense that a “pseudonym” is a fake name, or an “alias.” A “grievance” is an injustice you feel has been done to you or a problem you might have with something; “fusion” means blend or combination; “diffidence” is lack of self-confidence; and a “prototype” is a first model of something.
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