ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Synonyms: Using Prefixes to Identify Synonyms

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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

Possible Answers:

Meek

Arrogant

Quaint

Rude

Cantankerous

Correct answer:

Arrogant

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Fortunate

Unfortunate

Greedy

Nowhere

Everywhere

Correct answer:

Everywhere

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Teacher

Hospital

Vehicle

Medicine

Schoolyard

Correct answer:

Medicine

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Schedule

Monument

Copy

Drawing

List

Correct answer:

Copy

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Sent

Spent

Lent

Replaced

Forgiven

Correct answer:

Sent

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Stop

Accompany

Dispatch

Continue

Displace

Correct answer:

Stop

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Dominant

Unusual

Obedient

Frenetic

Hostile

Correct answer:

Obedient

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Scarce

Deadly

Unkempt

Benign

Healthy

Correct answer:

Deadly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Warning

Model

Engine

Vehicle

Elementary

Correct answer:

Model

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Broken

Repaired

Literate

Plucky

Precious

Correct answer:

Broken

Explanation:

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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