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Example Question #1991 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Depraved
Insolent
Prophetic
Saccharine
Impartial
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #1992 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Obstreperous
Fervid
Equitable
Boisterous
Supercilious
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #1993 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Hardworking
Satiable
Ravenous
Pugnacious
Belligerent
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #1994 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Stingy
Articulate
Penurious
Avaricious
Shallow
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #1995 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Astute
Merciful
Indolent
Pristine
Sedulous
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #1996 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Indolent
Lazy
Infuriating
Hardworking
Aggressive
Hardworking
"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.
Example Question #1997 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Frugal
Wholesome
Vivacious
Thrifty
Powerful
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.
Example Question #1201 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Illustrious
Resolute
Iconic
Sweet
Inept
Sweet
"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.
Example Question #1202 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Arrogant
Outgoing
Oblivious
Decadent
Stealthy
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.
Example Question #1203 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Irresponsible
Superficial
Sophisticated
Unnatural
Seditious
Sophisticated
"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."
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