Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms

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SSAT Middle Level Verbal › Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms

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1

Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BECALM

Soothe

Frustrate

Intrepid

Adventurous

Mock

Explanation

“Becalm” means soothe or make calm. The prefix "be_-"_ means to make or to cause, so it makes sense that "becalm" means make calm. So, "soothe" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “mock” means make fun of, and “intrepid” means brave and adventurous.

2

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AMIABLE

Good-natured

Erratic

Recalcitrant

Radical

Ill-tempered

Explanation

"Amiable" means good-natured. "Ill-tempered" means cantankerous, so it is an antonym of "amiable," not a "synonym." For clarification, "erratic" means unpredictable or devoid of a pattern, "recalcitrant" means unruly and disobedient, and "radical" means favoring major changes.

3

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BESEECH

Beg

Combine

Direct

Warn

Familiarize

Explanation

"Beseech" means beg or ask someone to do something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Combine" means blend or put together. "Direct" is a verb that means order or command. "Warn" means inform someone of a potential danger. "Familiarize" means become familiar with something or gain information about a person or topic.

4

Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BECALM

Soothe

Frustrate

Intrepid

Adventurous

Mock

Explanation

“Becalm” means soothe or make calm. The prefix "be_-"_ means to make or to cause, so it makes sense that "becalm" means make calm. So, "soothe" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “mock” means make fun of, and “intrepid” means brave and adventurous.

5

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BEGUILE

Entice

Deride

Allow

Quell

Suggest

Explanation

“Beguile” means to charm or entice someone, so the correct answer is “entice," which means to tempt someone. For clarification, "deride" means to mock, and "quell" means to suppress or subdue.

6

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BESEECH

Beg

Combine

Direct

Warn

Familiarize

Explanation

"Beseech" means beg or ask someone to do something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Combine" means blend or put together. "Direct" is a verb that means order or command. "Warn" means inform someone of a potential danger. "Familiarize" means become familiar with something or gain information about a person or topic.

7

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BEGUILE

Entice

Deride

Allow

Quell

Suggest

Explanation

“Beguile” means to charm or entice someone, so the correct answer is “entice," which means to tempt someone. For clarification, "deride" means to mock, and "quell" means to suppress or subdue.

8

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONIZE

Provoke

Undermine

Ajar

Barter

Retreat

Explanation

"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.

9

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FELICITY

Happiness

Misery

Jealousy

Despondency

Fortune

Explanation

"Felicity" is a noun used to describe happiness and contentment or something that creates happiness and contentment. For clarification, "despondency" is a feeling of hopelessness.

10

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AMIABLE

Good-natured

Erratic

Recalcitrant

Radical

Ill-tempered

Explanation

"Amiable" means good-natured. "Ill-tempered" means cantankerous, so it is an antonym of "amiable," not a "synonym." For clarification, "erratic" means unpredictable or devoid of a pattern, "recalcitrant" means unruly and disobedient, and "radical" means favoring major changes.

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