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Example Question #71 : 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.
SIZEABLE
Substantial
Wasteful
Unwilling
Unused
Rural
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
Conceited person
Wise person
Calm person
Athletic person
Selfless person
Conceited person
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
Example Question #72 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGIBLE
Energetic
Humorous
Intelligent
Rash
Readable
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 #73 : 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
a baby's toy
soothe
dismiss
agree
surrender
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
inspire
win
serve
bend
strengthen
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #2032 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to impress
to bring together
to extend
to separate
to order
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Service
Invalidate
Supplant
Document
Support
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Delicious
Irritating
Logical
Honorable
Unfair
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Make sad
Make unclear
Make clear
Make happy
None of those mentioned
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 #14 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Barter
Retreat
Undermine
Provoke
Ajar
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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