All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABBREVIATE
Inscribe
Shorten
Announce
Choose
Detect
Shorten
"Abbreviate" is a verb derived from the Latin root brevis, meaning short. "Shorten" is a verb with the same meaning, so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots From Anglo Saxon
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOOLHARDY
Laughable
Careful
Dull-witted
Cautious
Reckless
Reckless
The root word "fool" does give a negative implication to the word, however should not be an indicator that the word is related to strict intelligence. Instead, "foolhardy" generally describes someone who disregards consequences or asks impulsively.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALCHEMY
Challenging
Cheep
Alcove
Chemistry
Cheerfulness
Chemistry
"Alchemy" is closest in meaning to "chemistry." Both words share a semantic root. The other words have meanings which are not at all related to alchemy.
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