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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Modify most nearly means
alter
force
stop
soothe
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Incinerate most nearly means
burn
start
climb
choose
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #3 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
sloppy
tricky
quick
devious
calculating
quick
Someone who is "agile" is able to move quickly and with great coordination. Therefore, "quick," or speedy, will be our best synonym.
Example Question #4 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
lucid
slow
frigid
dextrous
agile
slow
"Lethargic," coming from the noun "lethargy," means someone who is being slow or sluggish, or does not want to move or do anything. It could mean lazy or just tired. In this case, "slow" is our best choice.
Example Question #5 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
evil
sluggish
thoughtful
careful
unspecific
unspecific
"Precise" means exact, so we need to pick out a word that means not exact. A synonym of "exact" is "specific," so "unspecific," which means not specific, is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
passion
greed
anger
hunger
laziness
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #7 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
reflective
useless
relaxed
unintentional
understandable
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #8 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
old
new
meaningless
useless
frustrating
old
Something that is "archaic" is very old and usually no longer in use. For instance, there are some words in Old English that are still technically English but are never used; these words would be considered archaic. Therefore, "old" is our best choice.
Example Question #9 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
rough
strong
early
weak
empty
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #10 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
thrifty
generous
easy
melancholic
lavish
thrifty
Someone who is "frugal" does not like to spend money—they hunt for deals and get the most out of every penny. While they're not necessarily greedy, they would definitely be "thrifty."
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