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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Greek
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEDAGOGY
Repellent
Prodigy
Empire
Vibration
Teaching
Teaching
"Pedagogy" means teaching or the science of teaching. The root word "pedo-" means child. The suffix "-agogy" means to lead. "Teaching" is thus the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
LIFELESS
Insane
Abundant
Intimidating
Adept
Deceased
Deceased
"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.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLAVISH.
Servile
Significant
Haughty
Mollify
Juxtapose
Servile
“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.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Abolition
Residence
Residue
Abound
Above
Residence
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."
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
