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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOREMOST
Secondary
Vast
Primary
Lasting
Genuine
Primary
The prefix "fore-" meansbeforeorcoming first, so “foremost” means "primary," orfirst in order or importance。To provide further help, “secondary” meanscoming second in an orderorof less importance than other things。Additionally, “vast” meansvery large; “genuine” meansreal; and “lasting” meansexisting for a long time。
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTACT
Soggy
强烈的
Ripped
Burdened
Undamaged
Undamaged
The suffix "-tact" meansrelated to touch, so something that is “intact” issomething that has not been broken by people touching it。This is most similar in meaning to the word “undamaged,” where “damaged” meansdefacedorwreckedand the prefix "un-" meansnot, causing “undamaged” to meannot defaced or wrecked; in the same condition something was in before an event that could have potentially damaged it。To provide further help, “ripped” meanstorn; "intense" meansof great poweror degree, and “soggy” meansdamp or wet; and “burdened” meansweighed down with things or responsibilities
Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
A synonym of "inconsiderate" is . . .
unsure
unusual
rude
abismal
polite
rude
"Inconsiderate" is an adjective that means "thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "thoughtlessly hurting or inconveniencing others." While both "unusual" and "unsure" begin with "un-," a negative prefix, just as "inconsiderate" begin with "in-," another negative prefix, "unusual" means "not usual" and "unsure" means "not sure," whereas "inconsiderate" means "not considerate." So, because neither "unusual" nor "unsure" mean the same thing as "inconsiderate," neither can be the correct answer. "Rude," however, is an adjective that means "offensively impolite or ill-mannered," and because "rude" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "inconsiderate," "rude" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OMNISCIENT
All-feeling
Prudent
All-knowing
Disasterous
All-powerful
All-knowing
Someone who is "omniscient"knows everything。So, the correct answer is “all-knowing.” The prefix "omni-" meanseverythingorall。To help you, "omnipotent" meansall-powerful。
Example Question #41 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESTITUTE
Willpower
Generational
Polished
Impoverished
Fate
Impoverished
The word “destitute” is related to the root word "stature." Your “stature” isyour social standing。If you add the negative prefix “de-,” it means theremoval of your social position。So “destitute” meansextremely poor。Another word that meansextremely pooris “impoverished.” To further help you, “generational” meansrelating to a group of people born at the same time。We can say that taste in musicis "generational."
Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DESPAIR
Ironic
Jubilation
Anguish
Denigrate
Disadvantage
Anguish
“Despair” meansgreat suffering or sadness, which is similar in meaning to "anguish." The prefix "de-" is often used to meandown, going away, such as in “descend,” which meansdropping downor “despair,” which meansgoing down into the pits of sadness。To provide further help, “jubilation” meansgreat happiness; “denigrate” meansput down, make someone feel worse; “disadvantage” meansdifficulty, shortcoming; “ironic” meansnot serious, intended to mock something。
Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
SYNCHRONIZE
Assailable
Coordinate
Detract
Debacle
Catastrophe
Coordinate
The prefix "sync-" meansto act together, to be unified。When we “synchronize” wemake things work at or on the same time。例如,我们可以同步我们的手表o that the time on them reads the same. This is closest in meaning to “coordinate.” The prefix "co-" is used similarly to the prefix "sync-." To provide further help, “detract” meanstake away from something; “debacle” meanscatastrophe, something that has gone horribly wrong; “assailable” meansable to be attacked or conquered。
Example Question #41 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ACCURATE
Malevolent
Incumbent
Sporadic
Benevolent
Precise
Precise
The prefix "ac-" meanssharpand is used in words like “acute,” which can be used to describe asharp mind。The word “accurate” meanssharpas incorrect, on the money, precise。When you fire a shot and it goes exactly where you want, we call this “precise” or “accurate.” To provide further help, “incumbent” meansperson already in a position of power; “sporadic” meansrandom, infrequent; “benevolent” meansgood-natured; “malevolent” meansbad-natured。
Example Question #44 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMBINE
Merge
Fight
Access
Retort
Outline
Merge
The prefix "com-" meanswithortogether。Thus, it makes sense that the word “combine” meansmerge together。So, the correct answer is "merge," because "merge" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "combine." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "combine": “access,” when used as a verb, meansbe able to use; “retort” meansanswer back in an argument, often in an incisive or angry way; and “outline” meanssketchordraw up a plan for something; and "fight," when used as a verb, meansget into a physically violent dispute with。
Example Question #7 :Synonyms: Using Roots To Identify Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERCEIVE
Justify
Consider
Seclude
Amplify
Notice
Notice
The prefix "per-" meansthrough, and the word “perceive” meansbecome aware of something or notice something through sight。This means that the correct answer is “notice.” None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "perceive": “seclude” meansmake a person or oneself be apart from others; “justify” meansgive logical reasons for; “amplify” meansincreaseorintensify; and “consider” meanscarefullythink about。
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