SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Prefixes
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Example Question #61 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BESEECH
Beg
Warn
Familiarize
Combine
Direct
Beg
"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.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OUTFOX
Outdo
Outnumber
Outwit
Overlook
Underestimate
Outwit
"Outfox" is a verb that means trick or defeat someone by being more clever than him or her, so we need to pick out a word that means trick using wits. While many of the answer choices also begin with "out," only "outwit" has a meaning similar to "outfox." Since "outwit" means to trick or win against someone by being more clever than him or her, it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Anglo Saxon
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BECALM
Mock
Soothe
Intrepid
Frustrate
Adventurous
Soothe
“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.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Other Languages
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPASSE
Menacing
Deadlock
Revile
Integrity
Opening
Deadlock
"Impasse" is a noun used to describe a point at which no further progress can be made, so it is most similar in meaning to “deadlock,” a noun that means stalemate or impasse. For clarification, "integrity" means the quality of adhering to high moral principles, "revile" means to insult, and "menacing" means threatening.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Prefixes From Other Languages
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENRAGED
Peaceful
Furious
Attractive
Pleasant
Desirable
Furious
"Enraged" means angry or furious. "Pleasant" means enjoyable or pleasurable. "Desirable" describes something or someone that is liked or wanted. "Attractive" is a synonym of "desirable." "Peaceful" means calm, quiet, and tranquil.
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