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Example Question #1881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Condescending
Assertive
Economical
Aspiring
Querulous
Querulous
Since "cantankerous" means "bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative," we're looking for another adjective that means "bad-tempered." While "condescending" may sound like a potentially correct answer, "condescending" actually means "having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority." Since "condescending" doesn't mean "bad-tempered," it can't be the right answer. "Querulous," however, means "complaining in a petulant or whining manner," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cantankerous," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1882 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Confrontational
Belie
Placid
Amicable
Assertive
Confrontational
"Belligerent" is an adjective meaning "angry and aggressive; feeling or showing readiness to fight," so we should pick out another word that means "aggressive." While "assertive" and "confrontational" might both look like potentially correct answers, "confrontational" is the better answer. This is because "assertive" means "confident in behavior in style," and is thus not a synonym of "belligerent," while "confrontational" means "tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative," which is synonymous with "belligerent."
Example Question #1883 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURATE
Docile
Submissive
Placid
Affluent
Adamant
Adamant
"Obdurate" is used to describe someone that is stubborn or headstrong. Adamant is a synonym of Obdurate. Submissive and Docile are antonyms of Obdurate because they describe someone that is easy to control. Affluent means wealthy and Placid means calm and tranquil. Both of these words have no relation to Obdurate.
Example Question #1884 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Reckless
Careful
Grandiose
Rash
Well-known
Careful
"Prudent" means to be careful, so that would be the synonym. Rash and Reckless have the opposite meaning of prudent. Grandiose describes something or someone that is overly showy. Well-known describes something or someone that known my many people. These last two words have no relationship to Prudent in this instance.
Example Question #1885 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Subdued
Commodious
Loud
Deft
Calm
Loud
"Boisterous" means to be loud and unrestrained. Subdued and Quiet have the opposite meaning of Boisterous. Commodious means to be roomy, and Deft means to be skilled. These two words have no relation to the Boisterous.
Example Question #1886 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Bloated
Patient
Irritable
Dangerous
Pugnacious
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #1887 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Independent
New
Rash
Cheerful
Petulant
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1888 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Troubling
Tight-laced
Insistent
Playful
Neutral
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1889 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Concise
Formulaic
Insane
Cylindrical
Lazy
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1890 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forgiving
Antique
Secret
Forward-thinking
Energetic
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
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