Synonyms: Suffixes from Anglo-Saxon

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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABODE

Residence

Above

Abolition

Residue

Abound

Explanation

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."

2

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

SLAVISH.

Servile

Haughty

Mollify

Significant

Juxtapose

Explanation

“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.

3

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

LIFELESS

Deceased

Abundant

Intimidating

Insane

Adept

Explanation

"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.

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