Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms
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SSAT Upper Level Verbal › Using Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots to Identify Synonyms
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."
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."
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."
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE.
Home
Work
Friend
Suspect
Criminal
Explanation
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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELUCIDATE
Clarify
Lucid
Intelligent
Learn
Read
Explanation
The word "elucidate" means to clarify or to explain. The best answer choice is "clarify," which means to make clear or to explain. The word "lucid", though related to the verb "elucidate", is not itself a verb. It is an adjective which means clear or easily understood.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLACENT
Smug
Wounded
Surprising
Central
Amphibious
Explanation
"Complacent" means pleased, especially with oneself or one's situation. Thus, the best answer choice is smug. The root word "plac-" means please.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Pretentious
Known
Uniting
Enormous
Concealed
Explanation
"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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Pretentious
Known
Uniting
Enormous
Concealed
Explanation
"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.
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE.
Home
Work
Friend
Suspect
Criminal
Explanation
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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELUCIDATE
Clarify
Lucid
Intelligent
Learn
Read
Explanation
The word "elucidate" means to clarify or to explain. The best answer choice is "clarify," which means to make clear or to explain. The word "lucid", though related to the verb "elucidate", is not itself a verb. It is an adjective which means clear or easily understood.