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Example Question #3221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Divergent
Distinguished
Vile
Indifferent
Equivalent
Equivalent
"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #2461 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Impervious
Torrential
Picturesque
Obvious
Timely
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #2462 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Undaunted
Meaningless
Retroactive
Finite
Unsuited
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #3222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Conversant
Ludicrous
Faulty
Sequestered
Equal
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #3223 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Understood
Fortified
Disagreeing
Affluent
Desperate
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #3224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Broken
Flawless
Malleable
Deplorable
Iniquitous
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #3225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Derisive
Intrepid
Adventurous
Unexciting
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #3226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Unoriginal
Bold
Purposeful
Intense
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #3227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Suspicious
Reformed
Demented
Appropriate
Cliché
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #3228 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Strong
Dignified
Heavy
Bland
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
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