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Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
LIFELESS
Deceased
Insane
Abundant
Adept
Intimidating
Deceased
"Lifeless" means dead or deceased. "Abundant" means a lot or plentiful. "Intimidating" means causing fear or terror in a person. "Insane" means crazy or mentally ill. "Adept" means very skilled in something.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISH.
Haughty
Significant
Juxtapose
Mollify
Servile
Servile
“Slavish” means slave-like, as in slave-ish, and unoriginal or mindless. This is most similar in meaning to servile which means servant-like, obedient. For clarification, haughty means arrogant; mollify means calm; juxtapose mean compare and contrast.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Residue
Abolition
Residence
Abound
Above
Residence
The words "abode" and "residence" are synonymous nouns referring to domiciles. The other words do not have meanings that are well aligned with that of "abode."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE.
Work
Home
Friend
Criminal
Suspect
Home
The term “domicile” is used to refer to a home. The prefix dom- usually precedes a term about the house or home, as in domesticated.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADUMBRATE
Repel
Store
Outline
Mesmerize
Assassinate
Outline
To "adumbrate" is to outline, sketch, or give a faint indication of something. The root "umbra" means shadow. So, "outline" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "adumbrate."
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MOLLIFY
Banter
Meander
Pursue
Magnify
Soften
Soften
"Mollify" is a verb that means to soften or calm. The root word "molli" means soft. So, "soften" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mollify."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots From Latin
MAGNANIMOUS
Windy
Subjective
Generous
Painful
Systemic
Generous
"Magnanimous" means generous and noble. The root "magn" means great in Latin, while the root word "animus" means spirit in Latin. So, "generous" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "magnanimous."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEOPHYTE
Straw
Jester
Tolerance
Aid
Novice
Novice
A "neophyte" is a beginner or a novice, so "novice" is the correct answer. The root words neo and nov both mean new. The root phyte means growth. None of the other words are close in meaning to "neophyte": "straw" means hay; "aid" means help; "jester" means clown; and "tolerance" means acceptance.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Roots
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARBOREAL
Pertaining to rocks
Pertaining to human beings
Pertaining to water
Pertaining to the atmosphere
Pertaining to trees
Pertaining to trees
The word "arboreal" means pertaining to trees. You might be able to infer this because "arbor" is the Latin word for tree. So, the best answer choice is "pertaining to trees."
Example Question #2221 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLILOQUY
Monologue
Stagnation
Destiny
Sphere
Permission
Monologue
A "soliloquy" is a monologue. The root word "sol-" means alone, and the root word "loqu-" means talk. "Monologue" is thus the correct answer.
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