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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMOBILE
Destined
Swollen
Motionless
Precise
Loud
Motionless
"Immobile" means incapable of moving or being moved. The root word "mob" means move. The prefix, "im-," means not or without. Thus, the best answer choice is "motionless."
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDEFATIGABLE
Courageous
Explanatory
Tireless
Versatile
Misguided
Tireless
"Indefatigable" means unable to be tired out. The best choice is "tireless." The prefix "in-" means not, and the Latin root word, "fatigare," means to tire. "Fatigare" is also the root for the word fatigue.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Belittle
Emerge
Ingest
Hound
Avenge
Belittle
To "disparage" is to belittle. The root word, "parage," means equality, and the prefix, "dis-," means not.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVENANCE
Blockage
Style
Origin
Language
Participation
Origin
"Provenance" means origin. The root word, "ven," means come, and the prefix "pro-" means for or forward.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPPROBRIUM
Disgrace
Pleasantry
Circus
Revelry
Corrosion
Disgrace
"Opprobrium" means disgrace from shameful conduct. The Latin root word, "probum," means a shameful act. The prefix, "ob-," means against.
Example Question #2206 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS
Smooth
Porous
Mobile
Stationary
Impenetrable
Impenetrable
"Impervious" means impenetrable.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOMINY
Perfection
Accident
Support
Pet
Dishonor
Dishonor
"Ignominy" means dishonor or disgrace. The root word, "nom," means name. The prefix, "ig-," means without or not.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTURBABLE
Bewildered
Clueless
Calm
Wry
Indirect
Calm
"Imperturbable" means not able to be perturbed, and since "perturbed" means annoyed, it makes sense that"imperturbable" means calm, unflappable, or composed. "Clueless" is a synonym for oblivious. "Wry" means ironic or mocking.
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