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Example Question #49 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERCONFIDENT
Meek
Arrogant
Quaint
Rude
Cantankerous
Arrogant
The prefix "over-" meansexcessively, so “overconfident” meansexcessively confident, or "arrogant." As for the other answer choices, “meek” meansshy and quiet; “cantankerous” meansgrumpy, angry, and easily annoyed; “quaint” meansold-fashioned and charming; and "rude" meansdisrespectful.
Example Question #50 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMNIPRESENT
Fortunate
Unfortunate
Greedy
Nowhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
In order to solve this synonym problem you have to consider both the prefix and suffix of the word "omnipresent." The prefixomni-meansevery, alland the suffix-presentmeansplace, where. So the word "omnipresent" meanseverywhere, in all places.To provide further help, "greedy" meanswanting more than you have/need; "fortunate" meansluckyand "unfortunate" meansunlucky. Notice the impact of the prefixun-.
Example Question #2201 :Isee低水平(Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTIDOTE
Teacher
Hospital
Vehicle
Medicine
Schoolyard
Medicine
The prefixanti-meansagainst. So an "antidote" is somethingused against poisons, used to provide a solution to poison. This is closest in meaning to "medicine."
Example Question #2202 :Isee低水平(Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICATE
Schedule
Monument
Copy
Drawing
List
Copy
To solve this synonym you need to rely on your knowledge of prefixes. The prefixdu-meanstwo of, so a "duplicate" isa second copy of something. It is common to make a "duplicate" of something if it is important and you do not want to lose it, like a "duplicate" key.
Example Question #2203 :Isee低水平(Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPATCHED
Sent
Spent
Lent
Replaced
Forgiven
Sent
To solve this synonym you will again need to rely on your knowledge of prefixes. The prefixdis-meansaway. So to "dispatch" something is tosend it away. To provide further help, "lent" meanslet someone borrow.
Example Question #2204 :Isee低水平(Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVENT
Stop
Accompany
Dispatch
Continue
Displace
Stop
The prefixpre-meansbefore, so "prevent" meansto stop something before it happens. To provide further help, "accompany" meansgo with; "continue" meanskeep going; "dispatch" meanssend away; "displace" meansreplace, take over.
Example Question #21 :Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBMISSIVE
Dominant
Unusual
Obedient
Frenetic
Hostile
Obedient
The prefixsub-meansunder. Someone who is "submissive" issomeone who likes to be controlled by someone else, someone under control. The closest word to this is "obedient" which meanssomeone who does what they are told. To provide further help, "hostile" meansnot friendly, threatening; "dominant" meansin-charge, it is opposite in meaning to "submissive"; "frenetic" meanschaotic and fast-paced; "unusual" meansweird, not normal.
Example Question #22 :Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALIGNANT
Scarce
Deadly
Unkempt
Benign
Healthy
Deadly
The prefixmal-meansbadso you can reasonably infer that the correct answer must mean somethingbad. Something that is "malignant" isdeadly, bad for you and dangerous. To provide further help, "benign" meansnot malignant, not deadly, harmless; "unkempt" meansmessy; "scarce" meansrare, in short supply.
Example Question #23 :Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTOTYPE
Warning
Model
Engine
Vehicle
Elementary
Model
The prefixproto-meansfirst. So, a "prototype" isan early or first model of something. Additionally, "elementary" meansbasic, not complicated.
Example Question #24 :Synonyms: Using Prefixes To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DYSFUNCTIONAL
Broken
Repaired
Literate
Plucky
Precious
Broken
The prefixesdys-anddis-meansnot. As in "dislike" which meansto not like. Furthermore, "functional" meansworking properly. So, "dysfunctional" meansnot working. This is closest in definition to "broken." Additionally, "precious" meanstreasured, very special and important to; "literate" meansable to read and write; "plucky" meanscourageous, brave,usually it describessomeone small who is braver than might be expected; "repaired" meansfixed.
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