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Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Servile
Representative
False
Comparable
Fluent
False
"Spurious" means false.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACETIOUS
Overused
Imminent
Humorous
Visible
Disobedient
Humorous
"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.
Example Question #1004 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSORY
Deceptive
Fertile
Impoverished
Prudent
Truthful
Deceptive
"Illusory" means deceptive.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNEQUIVOCAL
Edited
Anticipated
Roaring
Ripe
Clear
Clear
"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.
Example Question #1011 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Wistful
Expansive
Pale
Bunched
Secret
Secret
"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.
Example Question #1012 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Gloomy
Slurred
Incomprehensible
Gifted
Decadent
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #2332 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
complete
nurturing
essential
poignant
troublesome
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
antique
rusty
fundamental
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #3081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Asymmetrical
Contemporary
Pressing
Rainy
Amazing
Pressing
"Exigent" means urgent or pressing. So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."
Example Question #3082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Essential
Bitter
Sarcastic
Trivial
Minor
Essential
"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.
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