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The technician found that the replacement parts were substandard. In this sentence, what does the word substandard most nearly mean?

  1. A
    Superior
  2. B
    Standardized
  3. InferiorAnswer
  4. D
    Elevated

Answer

Inferior
The word 'substandard' combines the Latin prefix 'sub-', which means 'under' or 'below', with the base word 'standard', meaning an accepted level of quality. Therefore, something that is substandard is below regular standards, making 'Inferior' the correct synonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prefix and root of the target word.
The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below', and the base word 'standard' refers to an established level of quality or requirement.
Breaking down the word into its morphological components reveals its core meaning.
2
Combine the morphological meanings to determine the overall definition.
'Substandard' literally translates to 'below standard' or failing to meet quality requirements.
Synthesizing the prefix and root produces the definition needed to identify the correct synonym.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the matching synonym.
'Inferior' matches the definition of falling below standard or being lower in quality.
Aligning the derived definition with the options identifies the correct synonym.

Key Concept

Prefix analysis using 'sub-' (meaning under or below)
Estimated Time:30s
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Prefix and Suffix Analysis

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