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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTECEDENT
Outlier
Precursor
Frontrunner
Node
Lamentation
Precursor
To solve this synonym problem you need to rely on your knowledge of Greek prefixes. The prefix ante- means before, so an "antecedent" is something that comes before, also known as a "precursor." To provide further help, a "lamentation" is an expression of mourning; a "frontrunner" is a favorite in a competition; an "outlier" is unusual, outside of the normal reach of data; a "node" is a regional center of human activity.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIA
Sadness
Boredom
Happiness
Loneliness
Excitement
Happiness
The prefix eu- in Greek means good, fine. So the word "euphoria" means a state of feeling very good, deep happiness.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HYPERACTIVE
Macabre
Rambunctious
Cantankerous
Restless
Susceptible
Restless
The Greek prefix hyper- means too much of, so "hyperactive" means having too much energy, restless. Additionally, "cantankerous" means grumpy, bad-tempered; "rambunctious" means playful and boisterous, rowdy; "macabre" means related to death; "susceptible" means vulnerable, likely to be affected by.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
XERIC
Mild
Cold
Wet
Hot
Dry
Dry
The Greek prefix xer- means dry, so "xeric" means containing very little moisture, dry and arid. "Wet" is an antonym to "xeric."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Prefixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ICONOCLAST
Itinerant
Trailblazer
Heretic
Nomad
Custodian
Heretic
The Greek prefix icono- means image, as in "iconography" which refers to images used in works of art or traditional settings. So, an "iconoclast" is someone who attacks the image of a treasured institution, a critic, a heretic. Additionally, a "trailblazer" is a pioneer; a "nomad" is someone who wanders from place to place and does not live anywhere; an "itinerant" is a wanderer, a nomad; a "custodian" is a caretaker, someone who looks after something for someone else.
Example Question #1841 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRANIUM
Ankle
Skull
Tendon
Wrist
Artery
Skull
The Greek prefix crani- means skull, brain, as in "craniology" which is the study of the composition of the skull (it is worth noting that the suffix -ology means study of, as in "biology" or the study of life). So, "cranium" means skull or less commonly brain. Additionally, a "tendon" is a fiber that connects muscle to bone; an "artery" is a vessel that transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Example Question #1842 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GYNECOID
Feminine
Refined
Masculine
Juvenile
Diligent
Feminine
The Greek prefix gyno- means related to women, as in "gynecologist" which is a doctor that specializes in the care of the female body. So, "gynecoid" means relating to women, feminine, qualities associated with women. Additionally, "diligent" means hard-working, rigorous; "masculine" means a quality associated with men; "refined" means dignified, elegant, sophisticated; "juvenile" means childish, immature.
Example Question #1843 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERGONOMIC
Resplendent
Festive
Capricious
Comfortable
Egregious
Comfortable
The Greek prefix ergo- means work, as in "energy" or the ability to do work. So, "ergonomic" means designed to be as comfortable and user-friendly as possible for work. Additionally, "egregious" means shocking, appalling, disgraceful; "capricious" means inconsistent, subject to sudden changes in mood or desire; "resplendent" means magnificent, splendid, attractive and imposing.
Example Question #1844 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NECROMANCER
Conformist
Heathen
Cretin
Witch
Preacher
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 #1845 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEMORRHAGE
Bleed
Weep
Mourn
Expire
Replicate
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.
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