Synonyms: Roots from Latin - SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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INVIGORATE

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Invigorate means fill with health and energy, as you may be able to work out from the "in-" prefix, which is here not functioning as a negative one but instead one meaning to take in, and "vigor," which means energy or liveliness. "Energy" is the closest synonym amongst the provided answer choices.

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INNOVATIVE

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"Innovative" is an adjective that means original and unprecedented. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "new."

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FORTIFY

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"Fortify" means strengthen, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. "Fortify" is derived from the Latin word "fortis," which means strong; English words like "fort" and "fortitude" are derived from the same root.

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INNOCUOUS

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"Innocuous" means harmless.

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NEBULOUS

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"Nebulous" means hazy or indistinct, so "hazy" is the correct answer.

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TACITURN

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"Taciturn" most nearly means not saying much, or "reticent." One might write, "The taciturn man listened to the conversation, but didn't volunteer his own opinion."

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INCONGRUOUS

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"Incongruous" means inappropriate, out of place, or ill-fitting,so "ill-fitting" is the correct answer.

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INNOCUOUS

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"Innocuous" means harmless. The Latin root word "noc" means harmful. The prefix "in-" means not.

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VERBOSE

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"Verbose" means talkative or characterized by the use of a lot of words. The Latin root word "verb" means word.

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CREDULOUS

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"Credulous" means too ready to believe or easily deceived. Thus, the best choice is the word "gullible." The root word "cred-" means believe.

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BELLICOSE

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"Bellicose" means hostile or eager to fight. The Latin root word, "bellum" means war.

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VOCIFEROUS

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"Vociferous" is a synonym of noisy. It has the root "voc-" in it, which means voice and is found in words like vocal and advocate.

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  • "Enlighten" means to make aware or to inform.
  • "Vapid" means lacking life or substance.

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PHILANTHROPY

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"Philanthropy" is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is also the practice of performing charitable acts. The root word "philos" means love of, and the root word "anthro" means human.

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PANACEA

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A "panacea" is a cure-all, so "remedy" is the best answer choice. The root word "pan" means all, and the root word "akes" means remedy.

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Agriculture

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"Agriculture" means farming.

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INTERMEDIATE

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"Intermediate" means middle.

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Numerous

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"Numerous" means many, or a lot of.

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UNEXPECTED

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"Unexpected" means sudden or unplanned for, so "sudden" is the correct answer.

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MINISCULE

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"Miniscule" means tiny. For clarification, "grandiose" and "ostentatious" are synonyms that both mean very large and luxurious; "timid" means very shy.

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BENEVOLENCE

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"Benevolence" means goodness; someone who is benevolent is virtuous. For clarification, "malevolence" is the antonym of benevolence and means evil or vice.

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