SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Roots from Latin

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 :Synonyms: Roots From Latin

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

PANDEMONIUM

Possible Answers:

Bliss

Discovery

Mayhem

Misery

Orderliness

Correct answer:

Mayhem

Explanation:

The prefix "pan-" meanseverything, and appears in words like “Pangaea” and “pandemic.” In this context, it means astate where everything is going wrong, or “mayhem."("Pandemonium" was first used in Milton'sParadise Lostto mean "the place where all demons live," which one might be able to infer from the word's use of the root "demon.") To provide further help, “bliss” ishappiness and contentedness;“orderliness” meanstidinessand the quality of being well organized;and “misery” isgreat sadness.

Example Question #144 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Dangerous

Jaunty

Protective

Social

Ill-fitting

Correct answer:

Ill-fitting

Explanation:

"Incongruous" meansinappropriate,out of place, orill-fitting,so "ill-fitting" is the correct answer.

Example Question #52 :Synonyms: Roots

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Elite

Middle

Bottom

Intentional

Priceless

Correct answer:

Middle

Explanation:

"Intermediate" meansmiddle.

Example Question #53 :Synonyms: Roots From Latin

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

PREDISPOSITION

Possible Answers:

Tendency

Renounce

Mar

Repudiate

Disinclination

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

A “predisposition” isa tendency or liability to think or feel a certain way about something. For example, someone from a violent past might be “predisposed” to violence in the present. The correct answer is thus "tendency," as "tendency" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "predisposition."As for the other answer choices, a “disinclination” is the opposite of a “predisposition”— it is something you arenot liable to do;“repudiate” and “renounce” both meanto rejectordeclare that somethingis wrong and stop participating in it;and “mar” is a verb that meansruinormake worse.

Example Question #54 :Synonyms: Roots From Latin

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

PHILANTHROPIC

Possible Answers:

Parsimonious

Charitable

Impressive

Insolent

Bemused

Correct answer:

Charitable

Explanation:

The root "anthro"meansrelated to mankind, and the root "phil"meansloving. The word “philanthropic” thus means somethingrelated toloving mankind. Of the five answer choices, something that suggests a love of man is “charitable.” Both “philanthropic” and “charitable” are used to describe someone whogives generously to others. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "philanthropic": “insolent” meansrude;“bemused” meansperplexedor confused; and “parsimonious” meansselfishornot generous with others.

Example Question #145 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

UNEXPECTED

Possible Answers:

Sudden

Reached

计划ned

Forced

Announced

Correct answer:

Sudden

Explanation:

"Unexpected" meanssuddenorunplanned for, so "sudden" is the correct answer.

Example Question #151 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

AMBIVALENT

Possible Answers:

Unsure

Unprepared

Unwieldy

Vexing

Unsettling

Correct answer:

Unsure

Explanation:

The prefix "ambi-" meansboth, as in “ambidextrous,” which meansequally skilled with both hands. In this context, “ambivalent” meansto be in two minds, to be in both minds, to be unsure.To provide further help, “vexing” meanspuzzling or confusing;something that is “unsettling” makes younervous and uncomfortable;“你nprepared” meansto be not ready.

Example Question #51 :Synonyms: Roots From Latin

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

OMNIPRESENT

Possible Answers:

Ubiquitous

All-knowing

All-powerful

Omnivore

Carnivore

Correct answer:

Ubiquitous

Explanation:

The prefixomni-meanseverywhereor everything, as in “omnipotent,” which meansall-powerfulor “omniscient,” which meansall-knowing. The word “omnipresent” meanspresent everywhere;this is closest in definition to “ubiquitous,” which meansexisting everywhere. To provide further help, a “carnivore” isa creature that only eats meat;an “omnivore” isa creature that eats meat and vegetables,that eats everything.

Example Question #153 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

GRIEVANCE

Possible Answers:

Explanation

Stipulation

Support

Complaint

Review

Correct answer:

Complaint

Explanation:

“悲伤”是一个根词意味着一个问题啊r negative situation. A grievance most nearly means a complaint or alert someone to a problem.

Example Question #154 :Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

EGOIST

Possible Answers:

Diminutive child

Self-centered person

Calm spectator

Professional performer

Preeminent politician

Correct answer:

Self-centered person

Explanation:

The root word "ego" indicates someone who is self-centered. An "egoist" is a person who is overly focused on their own interests. "Diminutive" meanssmall. "Preeminent" meansa notable or leading figure.

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