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Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Minor
Essential
Bitter
Trivial
Sarcastic
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.
Example Question #3091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Wrapped
Real
Incorrect
Principal
Questionable
Principal
"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.
Example Question #3092 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Clean
Secretive
Contemporary
Influential
Severe
Influential
"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.
Example Question #3093 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Cinematic
Affectionate
Committed
Predominant
Redacted
Predominant
"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.
Example Question #3094 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Influential
Bothersome
Regular
Detailed
Insignificant
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #3095 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Easygoing
Insignificant
Opposite
Essential
Aggressive
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #3096 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Mesmerizing
Belittling
Baffling
Astounding
Aggravating
Baffling
"Confounding" means confusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling" means puzzling. Given how similar "confounding" and "baffling" are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #3097 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Important
Talkative
Pale
Reserved
Personable
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #3098 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Kind
Practical
Rough
Heavy
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #3099 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Pesky
Capital
Constructive
Violent
Underlying
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
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