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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NULLIFY
Cancel
Clean
Rest
Persuade
Lurk
Cancel
"To nullify" is to cancel. The Latin root word, "nullus," means no or none.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
Hackneyed
Tiring
Plentiful
Distinct
Melodramatic
Plentiful
"Copious" means plentiful or large in quantity. The Latin root word, "copia," means abundance.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLACENT
Surprising
Central
Amphibious
Smug
Wounded
Smug
"Complacent" means pleased, especially with oneself or one's situation. Thus, the best answer choice is smug. The root word "plac-" means please.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COSMOPOLITAN
Worldly
Transferable
Vital
Scourged
Agitated
Worldly
"Cosmopolitan" means familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. It also means sophisticated. Thus, the best answer choice is "worldly," which also means sophisticated. The root word "cosmo-" means world or universe, and the root word "poli" means city.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
MAGNATE
Dissipation
Tycoon
Indulgence
Penalty
Viability
Tycoon
A "magnate" is an influential or powerful person. A tycoon is a businessperson of great power and wealth. The root word "magnus" means great.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Just
Smelly
Grandiose
Speechless
Detestable
Detestable
"Odious" means detestable or causing hatred. The Latin root word, "odium," means hatred.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Known
Concealed
Pretentious
Enormous
Uniting
Pretentious
"Grandiloquent" means pompous or extravagant in one's speaking. The best answer choice is "pretentious." The Latin root word, "grandis," means great, and the Latin root word, "loqui," means to speak.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Philosophical
Representative
Apathetic
Qualified
Sleepy
Sleepy
"Somnolent" means sleepy. The Latin root word, "somnus," means sleep.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTENUATE
Weaken
Circle
Delegate
Condemn
Insert
Weaken
To "attenuate" is to weaken or make thin. The Latin root word, "tenuis," means thin.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPEDE
Clarify
Accompish
Block
Inspire
Debate
Block
"Impede" means to block.
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