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Example Question #2211 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Heavenly
Elusive
Incomprehensible
Elliptical
Intuitive
Heavenly
"Celestial" means heavenly, either in the holy sense or the planetary sense. "Elliptical" means obscure or difficult to understand. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "intuitive" and "insightful."
Example Question #2212 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JINGOISTIC
Patriotic
Opulent
Garrulous
Avaricious
Xenophobic
Patriotic
"Jingoistic" means excessively patriotic or nationalistic. While this attitude often accompanies "xenophobia," or fear of foreign people and cultures, the two words are not synonymous. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "opulent" means very wealthy. "Garrulous" means talkative.
Example Question #2213 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEACHY
Grotesque
Rotten
Simple
Elegant
Fine
Fine
If something is "peachy" it is "fine" or even excellent. "Rotten" and "decaying" are synonyms, as are "grotesque" and "deformed." "Simple" and "complex" are antonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceless."
Example Question #671 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Elliptical
Frank
Balletic
Grammatical
Intelligible
Frank
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Elliptical" means obscure or incomprehensible, an antonym of "intelligible." "Grammatical" is the adjective form of grammar, and "balletic" is the adjective form of ballet.
Example Question #672 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Everlasting
Ephemeral
Transient
Chivalrous
Fleeting
Everlasting
"Eternal" means everlasting, enduring forever. "Transient," "fleeting," and "ephemeral" all mean short-lived, temporary, making them all antonyms of "eternal." "Chivalrous" means gallant, noble, or respectful.
Example Question #673 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Eerie
Sinister
Skillful
Elated
Ecstatic
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #674 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Prefatory
Pristine
Impending
Palatable
Vivacious
Impending
"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #675 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Avid
Drugged
Prophetic
Placid
Restless
Placid
"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."
Example Question #676 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Impatient
Newfangled
Obsolete
Novel
Voracious
Obsolete
"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."
Example Question #677 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Bucolic
Potable
Savory
Elated
Peachy
Elated
"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.
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