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Example Question #1164 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Persuasive
Gregarious
Avaricious
Pugnacious
Frivolous
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #1165 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Tranquil
Adroit
Lucky
Fortuitous
Incompetent
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #1166 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Opulent
Enterprising
Leery
Avaricious
Smelly
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #1167 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Hideous
Inconspicuous
Monstrous
Separate
Reckless
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #1168 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Individual
Collective
Myopic
Farsighted
Distraught
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #1961 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Elevated
Efficacious
Conservative
Strong
Enervated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1962 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Appeasing
Combative
Sardonic
Adroit
Mollifying
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #1963 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Plausible
Eager
Equitable
Effervescent
Rambunctious
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1964 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Knowledgeable
Equitable
Fanatical
Vivacious
Affable
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1965 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Listless
Exuberant
Greedy
Charismatic
Earnest
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
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