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Example Question #1151 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Instinctual
Assimilated
Adopted
Frequent
Imaginary
Instinctual
A quality that is “innate” is natural, instinctual, and not learned, so "instinctual" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "innate": “assimilated” means integrated into a new society or place; “frequent” means often; “imaginary” means made up, invented, and not real.
Example Question #1151 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Vague
Slow
Open
Interesting
Specific
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
in agreement
inborn
supported
mad
learned
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #1152 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Vivacious
Bellicose
Supportive
Efficient
Doubtful
Doubtful
When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.
Example Question #1346 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Clear
Understood
Misunderstood
None of those mentioned
Unclear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #1152 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Itinerant
Established
Unclear
Parody
Vigorous
Unclear
“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.
Example Question #1153 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Deliberate
Inconsiderate
Doubtful
Thoughtful
Certain
Doubtful
"Dubious" means doubtful.
Words you may not know:
- "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
- "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
Example Question #2151 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Doubtful
Remedy
Serendipitous
Dilatory
Inundate
Doubtful
If you are "dubious" about something, you are unsure or doubtful about the outcome. For clarification, "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune or unexpected, "dilatory" means slow or lacking, "inundate" means overwhelm or flood, and "remedy" means to fix.
Example Question #2152 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Gigantic
Injured
Honest
Persuasive
Deceitful
Honest
"Candid" means truthful or honest, so "honest" is the correct answer. "Deceitful" is an antonym of "candid" and "honest"; it means dishonest or trying to trick someone. "Gigantic" means extremely large. "Persuasive" means very convincing. "Injured" means hurt or having an injury.
Example Question #2153 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Cumbersome
Regretful
Unsure
Disrespectful
Forgetful
Unsure
“Dubious” means questioning or questionable. If a person is “dubious” about something, they are uncertain or unsure. To help, "cumbersome" means heavy or hard to manage. So, for example, full suitcases could be cumbersome. To provide further help, "regretful" means wishing that you had either done something you did not do or not done something you did.
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