Synonyms: Suffixes - SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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

SLAVISH.

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“Slavish” means slave-like, as in slave-ish, and unoriginal or mindless. This is most similar in meaning to servile which means servant-like, obedient. For clarification, haughty means arrogant; mollify means calm; juxtapose mean compare and contrast.

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Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

LIFELESS

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"Lifeless" means dead or deceased. "Abundant" means a lot or plentiful. "Intimidating" means causing fear or terror in a person. "Insane" means crazy or mentally ill. "Adept" means very skilled in something.

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

ABODE

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The words "abode" and "residence" are synonymous nouns referring to domiciles. The other words do not have meanings that are well aligned with that of "abode."

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

PEDAGOGY

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"Pedagogy" means teaching or the science of teaching. The root word "pedo-" means child. The suffix "-agogy" means to lead. "Teaching" is thus the correct answer.

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