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Example Questions
Example Question #1335 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Advanced
Inactive
Rainy
Crisp
Glossy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #1336 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Durable
Defined
Responsible
Musty
Aggressive
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Bold
Generous
Grainy
Threatening
Hopeful
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Courageous
Multicolored
Scary
Curious
Ephemeral
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Mistaken
Audible
Dreary
Talented
Harmful
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #2141 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Quirky
Desperate
Ephemeral
Wild
Transparent
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #2142 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Contradiction
Hygiene
Monotony
Apparition
Wickedness
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #1342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Wicked
Refreshing
Cosmic
Annotated
Rapid
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #1343 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Adequate
Desiccated
Harmful
Wily
Impulsive
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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