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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIZEABLE
Rural
Unused
Wasteful
Unwilling
Substantial
Substantial
"Sizeable" means substantial, so "substantial," an adjective that means very large, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sizeable": "unwilling" means hesitant or not willing or ready to do something, as you might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and "willing"; "unused" means original or new, or in other words, not used, as you might have inferred from the word also including the negative prefix "un-"; "rural" means located in or having qualities of the countryside as opposed to cities; and "wasteful" means spending or using too much or more than that is needed.
Example Question #71 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTIST
Selfless person
Conceited person
Calm person
Athletic person
Wise person
Conceited person
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
Example Question #1241 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGIBLE
Humorous
Readable
Energetic
Rash
Intelligent
Readable
"Legible" means neat enough to be read and understood, so "readable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "legible": "intelligent" means smart; "energetic" means lively or possessing a lot of energy; "rash" means reckless or careless; and "humorous" means funny.
Example Question #72 : 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.
PACIFY
soothe
surrender
a baby's toy
agree
dismiss
soothe
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
Example Question #73 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
strengthen
serve
bend
win
inspire
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #74 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to separate
to order
to extend
to impress
to bring together
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Document
Invalidate
Service
Support
Supplant
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Unfair
Logical
Delicious
Honorable
Irritating
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Latin
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Make unclear
Make clear
None of those mentioned
Make sad
Make happy
Make clear
To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
Example Question #1242 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Retreat
Provoke
Ajar
Barter
Undermine
Provoke
"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
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