SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Roots

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Example Question #2101 :Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ABBREVIATE

Possible Answers:

Detect

记下

Announce

Choose

Shorten

Correct answer:

Shorten

解释:

"Abbreviate" is a verb derived from the Latin rootbrevis,meaningshort. "Shorten" is a verb with the same meaning, so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Roots From Anglo Saxon

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

FOOLHARDY

Possible Answers:

Careful

Laughable

Reckless

Cautious

Dull-witted

Correct answer:

Reckless

解释:

根“傻瓜”确实给负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.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Roots From Other Languages

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

ALCHEMY

Possible Answers:

Chemistry

Cheerfulness

Alcove

Challenging

Cheep

Correct answer:

Chemistry

解释:

"Alchemy" is closest in meaning to "chemistry."Both words share a semantic root. The other words have meanings which are not at all related to alchemy.

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