HSPT Verbal : HSPT Verbal Skills

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Antonyms

Ire is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

displeasure

annoyance

exasperation

calm

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means  anger, while "calm" means peaceful.

Example Question #6 : Antonyms

Intrepid means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

heroic

plucky

cowardly

courageous

Correct answer:

cowardly

Explanation:

"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" means invulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" means lacking courage.

Example Question #61 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Jocular is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

jovial

gloomy

cheerful

humorous

Correct answer:

gloomy

Explanation:

"Jovial," "cheerful," and "humorous" are synonyms of jocular. "Jocular" means to be characterized by jokes or good humor, while "gloomy" means to be characterized by a sad or dejected nature.

Example Question #63 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Jubilant is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

joyous

depressed

euphoric

triumphant

Correct answer:

depressed

Explanation:

"Joyous," "euphoric," and "triumphant" are synonyms of jubilant. "Jubilant" means full of high-spirited delight, while "depressed" means dejected or downcast.

Example Question #64 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Laudable means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

praiseworthy

unworthy

creditable

commendable

Correct answer:

unworthy

Explanation:

"Creditable," "commendable," and "praiseworthy" are synonyms of laudable. "Laudable" means to be worthy of high praise, while "unworthy" means lacking worth or excellence.

Example Question #64 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Mundane is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

abnormal

prosaic

humdrum

banal

Correct answer:

abnormal

Explanation:

"Prosaic," "banal," and "humdrum" are synonyms of mundane. "Mundane" means found in the ordinary course of events, while "abnormal" means not normal or typical.

Example Question #65 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Odious is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

attractive

loathsome

abhorrent

vile

Correct answer:

attractive

Explanation:

"Abhorrent," "vile," and "loathsome" are synonyms of odious. Odious means unequivocally detestable, while "attractive" means providing pleasure or delight

Example Question #66 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Paragon is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

exemplar

epitome

apotheosis

flaw

Correct answer:

flaw

Explanation:

"Epitome," "apotheosis," and "exemplar" are synonyms of paragon. "Paragon" means an ideal instance or a perfect embodiment of a concept, while "flaw" is a feature that mars the perfection of something.

Example Question #67 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Petty is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

greater

frivolous

lesser

minor

Correct answer:

greater

Explanation:

"Minor," "lesser," and "frivolous" are synonyms of petty. "Petty" means of little or no importance, while "greater" means to be of a high degree or importance.

Example Question #61 : Hspt Verbal Skills

An antonym for sapid is __________.

Possible Answers:

exciting

exhausted

bland

filled

drained

Correct answer:

bland

Explanation:

Something that is sapid has a strong, pleasant taste. The best antonym for this word would be “bland,” which means uninteresting or—more appropriate for this antonym—mildly flavored or flavorless. Do not confuse “sapid” with “sapped,” which can mean “drained of energy.” 

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