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Example Question #2091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS.
Irreverent
Asinine
Unfounded
Relevant
Borderline
Asinine
“Fatuous” means unintelligent, pointless and a waste of time, which is a synonym for “asinine.” Both words are generally used to describe pointless activities or foolish ideas. For clarification, "irreverent" means disrespectful, not reverent; "unfounded" means baseless, not based on evidence.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
AUTARKIC
Uninspired
Talkative
Prevalent
Independent
Social
Independent
"Autarkic" means economically independent and is usually used to refer to a country, state, or society.
Example Question #546 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FUNCTIONAL
candid
expensive
marvelous
utilitarian
thoughtless
utilitarian
"Functional" means useful or utilitarian.
Example Question #547 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
shadowed
petite
truthful
merry
inborn
inborn
"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS.
Cantankerous
Voluptuous
Gregarious
Impenetrable
Susceptible
Impenetrable
“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Fair and just
Ambivalent
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Unfairly suspected
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Porous
Harmless
Suspicious
Dangerous
Trustworthy
Harmless
“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT.
Noteworthy
Wealthy
Unjust
Corpulent
Impoverished
Wealthy
“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE.
Possible
Worthy
Dignified
Sharp
Inane
Sharp
"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PREHENSILE
loose
indicative
agreed
ancient
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.
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