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1

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

INVIGORATE

Energize

Shake

Exhaust

Offer

Relinquish

Explanation

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.

2

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

INVIGORATE

Energize

Shake

Exhaust

Offer

Relinquish

Explanation

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.

3

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

CIRCUMFERENCE

Perimeter

Division

Side

Understanding

Condition

Explanation

A "circumference" is the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape or the outer edge of a shape or area. We can get this meaning from the prefix "circum-," which usually means around, as in the word "circumnavigate," which means go around something. A "perimeter" is the outside edge of an area or surface, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "circumference."

4

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

CIRCUMFERENCE

Perimeter

Division

Side

Understanding

Condition

Explanation

A "circumference" is the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape or the outer edge of a shape or area. We can get this meaning from the prefix "circum-," which usually means around, as in the word "circumnavigate," which means go around something. A "perimeter" is the outside edge of an area or surface, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "circumference."

5

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

FOOLHARDY

Reckless

Careful

Cautious

Dull-witted

Laughable

Explanation

The root word "fool" does give a negative implication to the word, however should not be an indicator that the word is related to strict intelligence. Instead, "foolhardy" generally describes someone who disregards consequences or asks impulsively.

6

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

FOOLHARDY

Reckless

Careful

Cautious

Dull-witted

Laughable

Explanation

The root word "fool" does give a negative implication to the word, however should not be an indicator that the word is related to strict intelligence. Instead, "foolhardy" generally describes someone who disregards consequences or asks impulsively.

7

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

INNOVATIVE

New

Traditional

Worn

Incomplete

Mobile

Explanation

"Innovative" is an adjective that means original and unprecedented. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "new."

8

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

MALEVOLENT

wicked

pious

dormant

desirable

righteous

Explanation

"Malevolent" means wicked or evil; it is the antonym of benevolent. For clarification, "pious" means deeply religious; "dormant" means asleep or in a state of inactivity.

9

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

INNOVATIVE

New

Traditional

Worn

Incomplete

Mobile

Explanation

"Innovative" is an adjective that means original and unprecedented. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "new."

10

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

MALEVOLENT

wicked

pious

dormant

desirable

righteous

Explanation

"Malevolent" means wicked or evil; it is the antonym of benevolent. For clarification, "pious" means deeply religious; "dormant" means asleep or in a state of inactivity.

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