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Example Question #1581 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIAPHANOUS
Deadly
Cold
Funny
Frightening
Sheer
Sheer
"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.
Example Question #1582 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Broken down
On the up
Lost the way
Under budget
Running late
Broken down
“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Lukewarm
Mindful
Dark
Honorable
Escalating
Lukewarm
Tepid means lukewarm.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARID
Marked
Burly
Tentative
Clandestine
Dry
Dry
Arid means dry.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARID
Commendable
Dry
Weak
Malleable
Shocking
Dry
Arid means extremely dry.
Example Question #1583 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUTRID
Latent
Decaying
Optimistic
Lethal
Causal
Decaying
"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.
Example Question #787 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Swollen
Arrogant
Striped
Transparent
Intimidating
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen.
Example Question #831 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SINUOUS
Harmonious
Winding
Inherent
Sparse
Purposeful
Winding
"Sinuous" means winding or curving.
Example Question #832 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Formal
Thin
Masculine
Convergent
Curt
Thin
"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.
Example Question #833 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LITHE
Flexible
Stuck
Technical
Mundane
Valuable
Flexible
"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.
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