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Example Question #1901 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Impoverished
Austere
Ostentatious
Extravagant
Gregarious
Austere
“Ascetic” is an adjective used to describe the quality of living an austere life, focused on personal discipline and the rejection of material comforts. “Extravagant” and “ostentatious” are antonyms because they both describe the quality of showing wealth and living in luxury. "Gregarious" means very friendly; "impoverished" is somewhat similar in meaning to "ascetic" but "ascetic" implies a conscious choice to live a certain lifestyle, whereas "impoverished" indicates that material comforts are not rejected; rather they are simply not an option.
Example Question #1105 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Wizened
Careless
Mature
Childish
Thoughtful
Childish
“Juvenile” is an adjective used to describe the youthful quality of something. It generally has a connotation of immaturity or childishness when used to describe people. The best answer choice here is therefore “childish.” Mature is an antonym, as is “wizened,” which describes the appearance of looking shriveled up.
Example Question #1106 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPELLING
Artisanal
Dull
Unmotivated
Courageous
Captivating
Captivating
Compelling menas capturing interest, or captivating
Example Question #1107 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRUGAL
Thrifty
Decorated
Calculating
Colorless
Harmful
Thrifty
Frugal and thrifty both mean not spending a lot of money.
Example Question #1108 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRYPTIC
Flushed
Mysterious
Whimsical
Beneficial
Limited
Mysterious
Cryptic means mysterious. The root word 'crypticus' means hidden.
Example Question #1109 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Digital
Primary
Bitter
Delayed
Inexperienced
Inexperienced
Naïve means inexperienced or having a lack of judgment.
Example Question #1110 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Odorous
Cautious
Exclusive
Outdated
Murky
Cautious
Prudent means cautious or wise.
Example Question #1111 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALCITRANT
Lazy
Jubilant
Disobedient
Loyal
Hardworking
Disobedient
“Recalcitrant” is an adjective used to describe someone’s disobedience or stubborn resistance. Note that “jubilant” means very happy.
Example Question #1112 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JAUNTY
Provocative
Lively
Colorful
Broken
Macabre
Lively
Jaunty means cheerful, confident, and lively.
Example Question #1113 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHARISMATIC
Whimsical
Intellectual
Magnetic
Regulated
Shabby
Magnetic
Charismatic describes a person who is charming, compelling, or has a magnetic personality.
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