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Example Questions
Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
well-written
competent
impoverished
cruel
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Impractical
Aligned
Cautious
Miniature
Tangential
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 #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Ample
Frightened
Timid
Noxious
Brave
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 #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Neutral
Biased
Prejudiced
Partial
Empathetic
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 #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Corrosive
Showy
Unprofessional
Still
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 #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Talkative
Tiny
Profound
Blaring
Welcoming
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 #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS
Preventive
Offensive
Explanatory
Foolish
Workable
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 #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPRY
Fake
Morbid
Juvenile
Agile
Crispy
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 #1823 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Mandatory
Needy
Envious
Quiet
Dangerous
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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