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Example Question #1621 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Gaunt
Obese
Lilliputian
Corpulent
Gargantuan
Gaunt
The adjective "emaciated" means extremely and unhealthily thin, starving, "gaunt," and skeletal. Additionally, "corpulent" and "obese" are synonyms, both words mean fat, overweight; "lilliputian" means very small; "gargantuan" means very large.
Example Question #1622 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REDOUBTABLE
Erroneous
Petulant
Egregious
Opulent
Daunting
Daunting
The adjective "redoubtable" means formidable, awe-inspiring, daunting and intimidating. Additionally, "petulant" means disobedient and badly-behaved; "erroneous" means incorrect, based on a mistaken belief; "egregious" means particularly shocking, especially bad; "opulent" means ostentatious, showy and luxurious.
Example Question #1623 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBTRUSIVE
Inopportune
Inimical
Cognizant
Conspicuous
Indubitable
Conspicuous
The adjective "obtrusive" means in the way and easily noticeable. This is closest in definition to "conspicuous" which means easily seen and not well hidden. Additionally, "cognizant" means aware and capable of noticing and understanding; "inimical" means very unfriendly; "inopportune" means happening at the wrong time; "indubitable" means certain and unquestionable.
Example Question #1624 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Dulcet
Chaotic
Cacophonous
Egregious
Splendid
Dulcet
"Mellifluous" and "dulcet" both describe pleasant, sweet sounds. This is the opposite of "cacophonous," or disharmonious. "Chaotic" means random and disorganized, and "splendid" means magnificent or excellent. "Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling.
Example Question #1625 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PULCHRITUDINOUS
Religious
Beautiful
Ravaged
Diseased
Calamitous
Beautiful
Although it isn't a pleasant sounding word, "pulchritudinous" actually means "beautiful." It does not mean "diseased" (infected/sickly) or "ravaged" (devastated/damaged). "Calamitous" means catastrophic or disastrous. "Religious" is the adjective form of "religion."
Example Question #1626 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TAWDRY
Lugubrious
Garish
Supercilious
Morose
Smoky
Garish
"Tawdry" is a synonym for gaudy and "garish." "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" or morose. "Supercilious" is a synonym for "haughty." "Smoky" is a synonym for "hazy."
Example Question #1627 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURNISHED
Polished
Scuffed
Striated
Leery
Romantic
Polished
"Burnished" means "polished" or buffed. This is a near antonym for "scuffed" or scratched. "Striped" is a synonym for "striated," and "amorous" is a synonym for "romantic." "Leery" means cautious or wary.
Example Question #1628 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARDY
Tough
Vile
Easy
Poor
Ugly
Tough
The adjective "hardy" means robust, fit and healthy, strong and tough. Additionally, "vile" means disgusting or wicked.
Example Question #1629 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORPULENT
Underweight
Egregious
Overwhelming
Underwhelming
Overweight
Overweight
The adjective "corpulent" means fat, overweight. Additionally, "egregious" means particularly bad and shocking, especially terrible.
Example Question #1630 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OROTUND
Querulous
Sordid
Pulchritudinous
Feisty
Sonorous
Sonorous
"Orotund" is a synonym for "sonorous," pleasant-sounding. "Pulchritudinous" describes visual beauty. "Sordid" means filthy, and "querulous" means irritable, cranky. "Feisty" is another word for spunky, spirited.
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