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Example Question #2081 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUS
Hospitable
Dovetail
Hazy
Derelict
Dismantle
Hazy
The prefix "neb-" means hazy or cloudy, so “nebulous” simply means hazy, uncertain, vague. To provide further help, “dovetail” means come together, merge; “dismantle” means take apart; “derelict” means broken down, dilapidated; “hospitable” means welcoming.
Example Question #2082 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
Perceivable
Harmless
Dead
Mistaken
Dilapidated
Harmless
"Innocuous" means harmless. The Latin root word "noc" means harmful. The prefix "in-" means not.
Example Question #2083 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Originality
Growth
Charity
Knowledge
Repetition
Charity
"Philanthropy" is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is also the practice of performing charitable acts. The root word "philos" means love of, and the root word "anthro" means human.
Example Question #2084 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Frightful
Weak
Stingy
Glimmering
Talkative
Talkative
"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.
Example Question #2085 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULOUS
Imaginary
Dignified
Gullible
Agreeable
Ruined
Gullible
"Credulous" means too ready to believe or easily deceived. Thus, the best choice is the word "gullible." The root word "cred-" means believe.
Example Question #2086 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANACEA
Theft
Usage
Remedy
Question
Degree
Remedy
A "panacea" is a cure-all, so "remedy" is the best answer choice. The root word "pan" means all, and the root word "akes" means remedy.
Example Question #2087 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HETEROGENEOUS
Same
Orthodox
Wise
Glib
Different
Different
The prefix "hetero-" means the opposite of the prefix "homo-." Whereas "homo-" means same, "hetero-" means different. “Heterogeneous” means consisting of different things and is often used to describe mixtures.
Example Question #2088 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
Beautiful
Hostile
Narrow
Causal
Morbid
Hostile
"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.
Example Question #2089 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVIGORATE
Offer
Exhaust
Relinquish
Energize
Shake
Energize
Invigorate means fill with health and energy, as you may be able to work out from the "in-" prefix, which is here not functioning as a negative one but instead one meaning to take in, and "vigor," which means energy or liveliness. "Energy" is the closest synonym amongst the provided answer choices.
Example Question #2090 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Distinct
Audacious
Flexible
Limber
Vague
Vague
The word root "morph" derives from the Greek for "form," and the prefix "a-" is a negative prefix. So “amorphous” means without form, or "vague." To provide further help, “distinct” means different and easily identifiable; “limber” means flexible; and “audacious” means bold or daring.
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