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Example Question #1036 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUTHORITATIVE
Authentic
Awe-inspiring
Autumnal
Authorial
Official
Official
"Authoritative" and "official" are synonyms. They refer to an object's standing or reputation as being of the highest official or institutional caliber. The other words might appear similar but do not have closely related meanings. "Authorial" refers to the something (usually intention) pertaining to an author.
Example Question #1037 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Medicinal
Mystical
Magnanimous
Magnetic
Magnificent
Mystical
"Enigmatic" and "mystical" are synonyms describing the quality of something esoteric and puzzling. The other words do not have meanings related to this sense of mystery. "Magnetic" refers either to the quality (in a person) of having a compelling personality, or the physical quality of attracting metals containing an opposite pole. "Magnificent" is an extremely positive adjective. "Magnanimous" refers to the quality of being generous and sympathetic to others.
Example Question #1038 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNADULTERATED
Top-notch
Special
Pure
Elegant
Considerate
Pure
"Unadulterated" refers to something that is pure; something that has not been tampered with. The other answer choices have similarly positive connotations but don't quite capture this shade of meaning. "Elegant" may refer to something luxurious, while "special" and "top-notch" refer to something of good quality. "Considerate" is not at all related to the word "unadulterated."
Example Question #1039 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INANE
Fatuous
Disingenuous
Ponderous
Truculent
Ingenuous
Fatuous
The adjective "inane" means pointless, silly, and foolish. This is closest in meaning to "fatuous" which means vacuous, without purpose. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving; "truculent" means aggressive, hostile, eager to fight; "ingenuous" means naive, innocent, gullible; "disingenuous" means false, deceptive, insincere.
Example Question #3111 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Inveterate
Implied
Important
Ingrate
Invalid
Important
The adjective "paramount" means of particular importance, especially "important." Additionally, "inveterate" means (of behavior) entrenched and habitual; "invalid" means not valid, not acceptable; "implied" means hinted at, suggested; an "ingrate" is an ungrateful and rude person.
Example Question #3112 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDUBITABLE
Exasperated
Unctuous
Quiescent
Uncertain
Certain
Certain
The adjective "indubitable" means not able to be doubted, unquestionable, or "certain." Additionally, "exasperated" means deeply frustrated and annoyed by; "unctuous" means exceedingly obsequious and fawning, prone to excessive flattery and sycophantic behavior; "quiescent" means at rest, inactive, dormant.
Example Question #3113 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Lambent
Factious
Exhaustive
Conspicuous
Ebullient
Conspicuous
The adjective "overt" means obvious, easily noticeable, not well-concealed, conspicuous. Additionally, "lambent" means flickering; "exhaustive" means including all possible considerations, comprehensive; "factious" means prone to, or likely to, cause disagreement; "ebullient" means overly enthusiastic.
Example Question #3114 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGENT
Introspective
Incumbent
Convincing
Bestial
Limpid
Convincing
The adjective "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing, compelling and well-reasoned. Additionally, "introspective" means inwardly thoughtful; "limpid" means clear; "bestial" means savage (like a beast); "incumbent" means required, very important in order to get something done.
Example Question #3115 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Capacious
Meaningless
Fraudulent
Susceptible
Awry
Meaningless
"Arbitrary" means random and meaningless, not based on any criteria. Additionally, "susceptible" means vulnerable to, likely to be harmed by; "capacious" means roomy, having lots of space; "awry" means 'out of place,' amiss, gone wrong; "fraudulent" means not genuine, not authentic.
Example Question #3116 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGNIZANT
Aware
Ominous
Deleterious
Inward
Desperate
Aware
The adjective "cognizant" means aware of. Additionally, "ominous" means suggesting something bad will happen, portentous, threatening; "deleterious" means causing harm, injurious.
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