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Example Question #131 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHILANTHROPY
Charity
Knowledge
Repetition
Growth
Originality
Charity
"Philanthropy" is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is also the practice of performing charitable acts. The root word "philos" means love of, and the root word "anthro" means human.
Example Question #132 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERBOSE
Talkative
Weak
Frightful
Glimmering
Stingy
Talkative
"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.
Example Question #133 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULOUS
Dignified
Ruined
Agreeable
Imaginary
Gullible
Gullible
"Credulous" means too ready to believe or easily deceived. Thus, the best choice is the word "gullible." The root word "cred-" means believe.
Example Question #134 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANACEA
Theft
Remedy
Question
Usage
Degree
Remedy
A "panacea" is a cure-all, so "remedy" is the best answer choice. The root word "pan" means all, and the root word "akes" means remedy.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HETEROGENEOUS
Different
Orthodox
Glib
Wise
Same
Different
The prefix "hetero-" means the opposite of the prefix "homo-." Whereas "homo-" means same, "hetero-" means different. “Heterogeneous” means consisting of different things and is often used to describe mixtures.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
Beautiful
Narrow
Hostile
Morbid
Causal
Hostile
"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVIGORATE
Shake
Energize
Relinquish
Offer
Exhaust
Energize
Invigorate means fill with health and energy, as you may be able to work out from the "in-" prefix, which is here not functioning as a negative one but instead one meaning to take in, and "vigor," which means energy or liveliness. "Energy" is the closest synonym amongst the provided answer choices.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Distinct
Audacious
Limber
Vague
Flexible
Vague
The word root "morph" derives from the Greek for "form," and the prefix "a-" is a negative prefix. So “amorphous” means without form, or "vague." To provide further help, “distinct” means different and easily identifiable; “limber” means flexible; and “audacious” means bold or daring.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTIFY
Delineate
Trap
Encase
Weaken
Strengthen
Strengthen
"Fortify" means strengthen, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. "Fortify" is derived from the Latin word "fortis," which means strong; English words like "fort" and "fortitude" are derived from the same root.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Roots
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFORATE
Administer
Puncture
Impale
Deviate
Wield
Puncture
The prefix "per-" means through or go through, so “perforate” means to make a hole through something, or “puncture.” To provide further help, “wield” means carry and use as a weapon; “administer” means manage or oversee; “impale” means stab, which is close in meaning to “perforate,” but not the closest; finally, "deviate" means vary from a path, plan, or trajectory.
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