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Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CEREBRATE
Reason
Outlaw
Disguise
Protest
Ignore
Reason
In Latin the prefix cereb- means related to the brain. So, to "cerebrate" means to think, to reason, to think carefully and logically. "Cereb-" is an extremely strong push toward this question being focused on the brain or thinking, and "reason" was the only option that had anything to do with mental processes.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAMOR
Whisper
Agree
Yell
Outline
Disagree
Yell
The prefix clam- means shout, speak out about. So the word "clamor" means to yell, to speak out passionately about. "Clamor" has nothing to do with agreeing or disagreeing, and "whisper" is an antonym to "clamor."
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGRESSION
Ambition
Acceptance
Reluctance
Delight
Departure
Departure
The Latin prefix di- means away, apart, opposite, as in "disappear" which means vanish, away from sight. So, a "digression" is a departure from the main point, something apart from the thesis. Additionally, "reluctance" is the state of not wanting to do something; "delight" is happiness, joy; "ambition" is a passionate desire to achieve success.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAMOR
Narrate
Declare
Forgive
Whisper
Shout
Shout
The Latin prefix clam- means shout, yell, as in "proclaim" which means announce, speak about publicly. So, "clamor" means to shout and yell for something.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREAMBLE
Introduction
Conclusion
Index
Thesis
Glossary
Introduction
The Latin prefix pre- means before, as in "prediction" or "prevent." So, a "preamble" is the introduction to a written work. "Conclusion" is an antonym "introduction" and "preamble." The rest of the terms are academic terms, or sections of a book but are not directly related to "preamble."
Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CARNAL
Erotic
Explicit
Despotic
Outlandish
Implicit
Erotic
The Latin prefix carn- means related to the body or flesh, meat, as in "carnivorous" which means meat-eater. So, "carnal" means related to sexual desire, erotic. Additionally, "despotic" means autocratic, the rule of one man with absolute power; "outlandish" means eccentric, bizarre and outrageous; "implicit" means suggested at, but not directly expressed; "explicit" means directly expressed with no hidden meaning.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERISIMILITUDE
Authenticity
Serendipity
Deity
Ingenuity
Originality
Authenticity
The Latin prefix ver- means truth, honesty, as in "verify," which means to confirm that something is true. So, "verisimilitude" means the appearance of being true, authenticity, plausibility, realism. Additionally, a "deity" is a God; "serendipity" is the occurrence of something through good fortune, providence, luck; "originality" is the quality of being original and unique; "ingenuity" is the quality of being inventive and creative.
Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Greedy
Grumpy
Cheerful
Sleepy
Hungry
Sleepy
The Latin prefix somn- means sleep, as in "somnambulist," which means sleepwalker. So, "somnolent" means tired, drowsy, sleepy. "Grumpy" is an adjective used to describe people or behavior that is ill tempered. "Cheerful" is an antonym to "grumpy."
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PSEUDONYM
Diffidence
Fusion
Alias
Grievance
Prototype
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.
Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACHROMATIC
Thoughtful
Colorless
Metallic
Thoughtless
Colorful
Colorless
The prefix "a-" means without and "chromatic" means having to do with color, so “achromatic” means without color or "colorless." As for the other answer choices, "thoughtless" means inconsiderate and not thinking about others; “colorful” means full of color; “thoughtful” means considerate and kind; “metallic” means made of metal.
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