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Example Question #3231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Brilliant
Motivating
Demanding
Uninspiring
Confident
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #2477 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
foolhardy
flawless
crooning
pedantic
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #3232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
scientific
voracious
sustainable
uninspired
visual
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
bothersome
sweet
rancorous
unimaginative
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Illegal
Rudimentary
Tantalizing
Impressive
Ferocious
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
Example Question #2481 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Imaginative
Ludicrous
Cantankerous
Overused
Slipshod
Overused
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID
Fiery
Dull
Problematic
Edible
Trusting
Dull
"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #3232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ATROCIOUS
Belligerent
Delightful
Confidential
Wicked
Eloquent
Wicked
"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.
Example Question #3235 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
INSIPID
Hasty
Favorable
Amphibian
Competent
Bland
Bland
"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MARVELOUS
Astonishing
Natural
Typical
Interesting
Big
Astonishing
Something that is "marvelous" is amazing or beyong belief. "Astonishing" is the best choice because it means causing surprise or wonder. Considering the other choices, something that is "typical" is common and would not amaze anyone as a result. The other choices have no relation in meaning to "marvelous."
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