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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
Calm person
Wise person
Selfless person
Athletic 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
Humorous
Energetic
Intelligent
Readable
Rash
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
soothe
surrender
dismiss
a baby's toy
agree
soothe
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
Example Question #74 : 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
bend
serve
inspire
strengthen
win
strengthen
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Example Question #75 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unify
to bring together
to separate
to extend
to order
to impress
to bring together
"Unify" means to bring together.
Example Question #81 : 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.
NULLIFY
Invalidate
Supplant
Document
Support
Service
Invalidate
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
Example Question #82 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Reasonable
Irritating
Unfair
Delicious
Logical
Honorable
Logical
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
Example Question #83 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ILLUMINATE
Make unclear
None of those mentioned
Make clear
Make happy
Make sad
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 #84 : 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.
ANTAGONIZE
Barter
Retreat
Provoke
Undermine
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.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILIFY
Forgive
Abuse
Tighten
Enlarge
Declare
Abuse
If you “vilify” someone, you say or write harsh and critical things about them. It is related to the root word "villain." Remember that the suffix "-ify" means to make or invest with attributes. "Villify" is similar in meaning to "abuse," which means to treat harshly or unfairly. To clarify the other terms, “declare” means say publically; “enlarge” means get bigger.
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