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Example Question #131 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Originality
Repetition
Growth
Charity
Knowledge
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 #131 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Stingy
Glimmering
Talkative
Frightful
Weak
Talkative
"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULOUS
Ruined
Imaginary
Gullible
Agreeable
Dignified
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 #32 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANACEA
Usage
Question
Degree
Remedy
Theft
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 #41 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HETEROGENEOUS
Wise
Different
Glib
Orthodox
Same
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 #1301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
Morbid
Narrow
Beautiful
Causal
Hostile
Hostile
"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.
Example Question #135 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVIGORATE
Energize
Shake
Exhaust
Relinquish
Offer
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 #42 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Limber
Distinct
Audacious
Vague
Flexible
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.
Example Question #136 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
Trap
Weaken
Strengthen
Delineate
Encase
Strengthen
"Fortify" means strengthen, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. "Fortify" is derived from the Latin word "fortis," which means strong; English words like "fort" and "fortitude" are derived from the same root.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFORATE
Impale
Wield
Puncture
Administer
Deviate
Puncture
The prefix "per-" means through or go through, so “perforate” means to make a hole through something, or “puncture.” To provide further help, “wield” means carry and use as a weapon; “administer” means manage or oversee; “impale” means stab, which is close in meaning to “perforate,” but not the closest; finally, "deviate" means vary from a path, plan, or trajectory.
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