ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Prefixes

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

MISNOMER

Possible Answers:

Nominate

Miss

Accurate name

Inaccurate name

有限公司rrect answer:

Inaccurate name

Explanation:

A "misnomer" isan inaccurate name. The best choice is "inaccurate name," as it is part of the definition of "misnomer."This is fitting as a misnomer is amistake in naming something.有限公司nsidering the other options, "nominate" meanssuggest for an honor, "miss" meansfailorfail to meet,and "snore" meansbreathe with harsh sounds while asleep.

Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

PRESCIENCE

Possible Answers:

Loathe

Foresight

Potentate

Amorous

Dread

有限公司rrect answer:

Foresight

Explanation:

"Prescience" is the quality ofknowing what is going to happen; foresight. To provide further help, a "potentate" isa powerful leader; "dread" meansfearand "loathe" meanshate; "amorous" isa feeling of love.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

MISOGYNY

Possible Answers:

Hatred of animals

Hatred of old people

Hatred of children

Hatred of men

Hatred of women

有限公司rrect answer:

Hatred of women

Explanation:

"Misogyny" isthe hatred of women. A misogynist isa man who hates and mistreats women.

Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

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

PROLOGUE

Possible Answers:

Foreword

Forsake

Forerunner

Forensic

Formless

有限公司rrect answer:

Foreword

Explanation:

The prefixes "pro-"and "fore-" are very similar to one another. Both prefixes describe something that之前别的东西. A “prologue” isthe introduction to a story, and as such, the word is most similar in meaning to a “foreword.” None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "prologue": “formless” meanswithout shape; “forerunner” meansprecursororthing that comes before something else; “forsake” meansabandon; and “forensic” meansrelating to the application of science to crime solving.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

MALPRACTICE

Possible Answers:

Misappropriated

Malcontent

Maladjusted

误导

Misconduct

有限公司rrect answer:

Misconduct

Explanation:

The prefix "mal-" meansbad, so “malpractice” meansbad practice, improper behavior. The prefix "mis-" also meansbadand is often used similarly to "mal-." The key here is to figure out which suffix is closest in meaning to “practice” and the correct answer is “conduct.” “Misconduct” meansdoing something wrong, bad conduct. To provide further help, “misappropriated” meansgiven to the wrong people; “misinformed” meanstold incorrect information; “maladjusted” meansnot adjusted to one's social environment; “malcontent” meansnot happy, not content.

Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DISPARITY

Possible Answers:

Repudiate

Astute

Credibility

Accountability

Inequality

有限公司rrect answer:

Inequality

Explanation:

The word “parity” meansequalityand the prefix "dis-" is a negation prefix, so “disparity” is the opposite of “parity.” The correct answer is therefore “inequality.” To provide further help, someone who is “astute” isshrewd and shows good judgment; “credibility” meansbelievability; “accountability” meansresponsibility; “repudiate” meansreject, renounce, disavow.

Example Question #2 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

EQUANIMITY

Possible Answers:

Hopelessness

Despondency

Inspiration

Motivation

有限公司mposure

有限公司rrect answer:

有限公司mposure

Explanation:

The prefixequa-meanssame as, equal to, even, so the word “equanimity” meanshaving an evenness of mind, showing “composure.”“Composure” isa calmness in the face of difficulty. To provide further help, “inspiration” issomething that makes you want to do something; “motivation” isthe reason for doing something; “despondency” meanshopelessness.

Example Question #1 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

DISAVOWAL

Possible Answers:

Proviso

Encouragement

Renunciation

Denunciation

Acceptance

有限公司rrect answer:

Renunciation

Explanation:

To “disavow” meansto deny or renounce responsibility for someone or something, as such "disavowal" is closest in meaning to “renunciation,” which meansrejection or denial of something. To provide further help, “encouragement” issupport; a “proviso” isa condition that must be met in order to get something done or attain something; "acceptance" meansagreeing to receive something or go along with a plan; and "denunciation" meanscondemnation.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Prefixes

A synonym of "imperceptible" is __________.

Possible Answers:

undetectable

wise

prominent

secret

filial

有限公司rrect answer:

undetectable

Explanation:

“听不清”是一个形容词,意思是“impossible to perceive," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "impossible to perceive." So, "prominent" cannot be the correct answer because one meaning of "prominent" is "situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable," making it an antonym of "imperceptible." "Undetectable," however, is an adjective that means "not able to be detected," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "imperceptible," "undetectable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Prefixes From Latin

Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

TRANSVERSE

Possible Answers:

Gradient

Perpendicular

Slanting

Parallel

Slope

有限公司rrect answer:

Slanting

Explanation:

The prefixtrans-meansacross or travel. The word “transverse” meansto travel across something in a slanting or diagonal manner. To provide further help, “parallel” meansside-by-side; “perpendicular” meansintersecting just once, opposite of parallel; “gradient” and “slope” are synonyms of one another and mathematical terms, both meanincline or angle of rising.

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