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Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
A synonym of "convivial" is __________.
minced
hostile
voracious
affable
particular
affable
"Convivial" is an adjective that means "friendly, lively, and enjoyable" when being used to describe an atmosphere or event, and "cheerful and friendly; jovial" when being used to describe a person. So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "friendly." "Hostile," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "hostile" means "unfriendly; antagonistic," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "convivial." "Affable," however, is an adjective that means "friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to," and because "affable" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "convivial," "affable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Incompetent
Formal
Deft
Unskilled
Fortunate
Vast
Unskilled
"Incompetent" means unskilled or incapable.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMSPECT
Tolerable
Cautious
Sane
Obscure
Relevant
Cautious
"Circumspect" is derived from the Latin for to look around, so the best meaning is "cautious," as in, "The administration was very circumspect about the responses they gave to the media's questions."
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPERFLUOUS
Fey
Essential
Happy
Extra
Fundamental
Extra
"Superfluous" means extra or not required, so "extra" is the correct answer. "Superfluous" is an antonym of "essential," which means necessary or required. For clarification, "fundamental" means basic, important, or essential, and "fey" means supernatural or mystical.
Example Question #15 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
A synonym of "superfluous" is __________.
redundant
essential
mean
great
perceptive
redundant
"Superfluous" is an adjective that means "unnecessary, especially through being more than enough." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "unnecessary." "Essential," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "essential" means "absolutely necessary; extremely important," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "superfluous." "Redundant," however, is an adjective that means "no longer needed or useful; superfluous," and because "redundant" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "superfluous," "redundant" is the correct answer.
Example Question #16 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MONOTONOUS
Successful
Enormous
Exciting
Boring
Fresh
Boring
"Monotonous" means boring or dull. "Fresh" means new or recent. "Exciting" means causing interest or excitement. "Enormous" means extremely big. "Successful" means triumphant or accomplishing a goal.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
IGNOBLE
Shameful
Proud
Harangue
Haughty
Rebuke
Shameful
"Ignoble" means not noble or shameful, as you might be able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "ig-," which means not, and is found in other words like "ignorant," which comes from the Latin word for not knowing. So, "shameful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "haughty" means proud and arrogant, "harangue" means criticize or a criticizing speech, "rebuke" means scold or tell off, or a criticism.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
A synonym of “deflate” is __________.
facilitate
maneuver
dispirit
inspire
risk
dispirit
“Deflate” is a verb that can mean “let air or gas out of something,” “be emptied of air or gas,” or “cause someone to suddenly lose confidence,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “let air or gas out of something,” “be emptied or air or gas,” or “cause someone to lose confidence.” That means that “inspire” cannot be the correct answer, because “inspire” means “fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “deflate.” “Dispirit,” however, is a verb that means “to cause to lose enthusiasm or hope,” and because “dispirit” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “deflate,” “dispirit” is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Decode
to translate
to defend
to hide
to infer
to secure
to translate
"Decode" means to translate; to hide means to move away from the open; to secure means to get possession of; to defend means to protect; and to infer means to imply.
Example Question #1181 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Disregard
to accept
to change
to ignore
to consider
to adopt
to ignore
"Disregard" means to ignore.
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