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Example Question #2103 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TUMULTUOUS
excruciating
turbulent
hard-working
fickle
privileged
turbulent
"Tumultuous" means disorderly or turbulent.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ICONIC
famous
political
flat
charismatic
representational
representational
"Iconic" describes something that is a representational symbol.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANSCENDENT
scholarly
mystical
sour
festive
merciless
mystical
"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.
Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
FRIVOLOUS
Aloof
Unimportant
Pleasurable
Significiant
Avarice
Unimportant
"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Timely
Cursory
Bothersome
Easygoing
Banal
Cursory
"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.
Example Question #1351 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Uncommitted
Apathetic
Committed
Lethargic
Gorgeous
Committed
"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.
Example Question #1352 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FELICITOUS
Appropriate
Hirsute
Tortuous
Lasting
Freezing
Appropriate
"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.
Example Question #1353 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENT
Lofty
Poor
Fair
Objective
Verbose
Poor
"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.
Example Question #1354 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Poor
Reflective
Approachable
Proud
Unwilling
Poor
"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.
Example Question #1355 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVE
Belittling
Intuitive
Profitable
Pretentious
Valiant
Belittling
"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.
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