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Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
cruel
competent
flexible
well-written
impoverished
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
aesthetic
expensive
insane
kindhearted
judgmental
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Aligned
Miniature
Cautious
Tangential
Impractical
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #1823 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Frightened
Noxious
Brave
Ample
Timid
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #1824 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Empathetic
Prejudiced
Biased
Neutral
Partial
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
Example Question #1825 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Still
Corrosive
Showy
Unprofessional
Greedy
Corrosive
"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.
Example Question #1826 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Talkative
Welcoming
Blaring
Profound
Tiny
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small.
Example Question #1827 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS
Offensive
Foolish
Workable
Explanatory
Preventive
Foolish
"Fatuous" means foolish or inane, so "foolish" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "fatuous": "offensive" means rude; "workable" means feasible; "preventive" means preemptive; and "explanatory" means instructive.
Example Question #1828 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPRY
Juvenile
Agile
Crispy
Fake
Morbid
Agile
"Spry" means nimble, agile, or quick, so "agile" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "spry": "morbid" means gruesome; "crispy" means crunchy; "fake" means not real; and "juvenile" means young.
Example Question #1829 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Dangerous
Needy
Mandatory
Envious
Quiet
Quiet
"Reticent" means quiet or reserved, so "quiet" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "reticent": "envious" means jealous; "dangerous" means not safe; "needy" means disadvantaged or needing essentials; and "mandatory" means required.
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