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INNOVATIVE
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INNOVATIVE
"Innovative" is an adjective that means original and unprecedented. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "new."
"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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FOOLHARDY
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FOOLHARDY
The root word "fool" does give a negative implication to the word, however should not be an indicator that the word is related to strict intelligence. Instead, "foolhardy" generally describes someone who disregards consequences or asks impulsively.
The root word "fool" does give a negative implication to the word, however should not be an indicator that the word is related to strict intelligence. Instead, "foolhardy" generally describes someone who disregards consequences or asks impulsively.
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INVIGORATE
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INVIGORATE
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.
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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VOCIFEROUS
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VOCIFEROUS
"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.
Words you may not know:
- "Enlighten" means to make aware or to inform.
- "Vapid" means lacking life or substance.
"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.
Words you may not know:
- "Enlighten" means to make aware or to inform.
- "Vapid" means lacking life or substance.
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PHILANTHROPY
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PHILANTHROPY
"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.
"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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PANACEA
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.
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
"Agriculture" means farming.
"Agriculture" means farming.
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INTERMEDIATE
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INTERMEDIATE
"Intermediate" means middle.
"Intermediate" means middle.
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Numerous
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Numerous
"Numerous" means many, or a lot of.
"Numerous" means many, or a lot of.
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UNEXPECTED
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UNEXPECTED
"Unexpected" means sudden or unplanned for, so "sudden" is the correct answer.
"Unexpected" means sudden or unplanned for, so "sudden" is the correct answer.
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MINISCULE
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MINISCULE
"Miniscule" means tiny. For clarification, "grandiose" and "ostentatious" are synonyms that both mean very large and luxurious; "timid" means very shy.
"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
"Benevolence" means goodness; someone who is benevolent is virtuous. For clarification, "malevolence" is the antonym of benevolence and means evil or vice.
"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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MALEVOLENT
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MALEVOLENT
"Malevolent" means wicked or evil; it is the antonym of benevolent. For clarification, "pious" means deeply religious; "dormant" means asleep or in a state of inactivity.
"Malevolent" means wicked or evil; it is the antonym of benevolent. For clarification, "pious" means deeply religious; "dormant" means asleep or in a state of inactivity.
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AUDIBLE
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AUDIBLE
Something that is "audible" is able to be heard. The prefix, aud-,generally refers to sound or hearing, as in audible or audio.
Something that is "audible" is able to be heard. The prefix, aud-,generally refers to sound or hearing, as in audible or audio.
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SANCTIMONIOUS
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SANCTIMONIOUS
Sanctimonious means self-righteous, or assured of one’s own superiority. So, "self-righteous" is the correct answer. Someone who is "self-centered" is very selfish, "pious" means religious, and "parismonious" means stingy.
Sanctimonious means self-righteous, or assured of one’s own superiority. So, "self-righteous" is the correct answer. Someone who is "self-centered" is very selfish, "pious" means religious, and "parismonious" means stingy.
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BELLICOSE
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BELLICOSE
"Bellicose" means eager to fight. "Amenable" and "affable" mean agreeable and likable, respectively. You can eliminate them because they have such similar meanings. "Tranquil" and "serene" both mean peaceful, so you can eliminate them. Or, if you know that the Latin root "belli-" means war, you may be able to figure out that "bellicose" means war-like. "Militant" means aggressive, therefore it has the closest meaning to "bellicose."
"Bellicose" means eager to fight. "Amenable" and "affable" mean agreeable and likable, respectively. You can eliminate them because they have such similar meanings. "Tranquil" and "serene" both mean peaceful, so you can eliminate them. Or, if you know that the Latin root "belli-" means war, you may be able to figure out that "bellicose" means war-like. "Militant" means aggressive, therefore it has the closest meaning to "bellicose."
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BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION
The Latin root "bene" means good. If you know that, then you should be able to figure out that "blessing" and "benediction" are synonyms. The Latin root "mal" means bad, and "malediction" and "curse" are synonyms. "Disparagement" and "degradation" are synonyms that each mean abasement.
The Latin root "bene" means good. If you know that, then you should be able to figure out that "blessing" and "benediction" are synonyms. The Latin root "mal" means bad, and "malediction" and "curse" are synonyms. "Disparagement" and "degradation" are synonyms that each mean abasement.
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LUMINOUS
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LUMINOUS
The best answer choice is "bright." The definition of "luminous"is radiating or reflecting light. This can be derived from the definition of "illuminate," which means to brighten or light up.
The best answer choice is "bright." The definition of "luminous"is radiating or reflecting light. This can be derived from the definition of "illuminate," which means to brighten or light up.
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SYNONYMOUS
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SYNONYMOUS
"Synonymous"means expressing or implying the same idea; having the character of a synonym. "Equivalent" is the best answer choice, as it means equal or the same.
"Synonymous"means expressing or implying the same idea; having the character of a synonym. "Equivalent" is the best answer choice, as it means equal or the same.
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CIRCUMFERENCE
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CIRCUMFERENCE
A "circumference" is the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape or the outer edge of a shape or area. We can get this meaning from the prefix "circum-," which usually means around, as in the word "circumnavigate," which means go around something. A "perimeter" is the outside edge of an area or surface, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "circumference."
A "circumference" is the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape or the outer edge of a shape or area. We can get this meaning from the prefix "circum-," which usually means around, as in the word "circumnavigate," which means go around something. A "perimeter" is the outside edge of an area or surface, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "circumference."
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