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Example Questions
Example Question #1359 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INTENSE
palateable
vigorous
strange
rural
lethargic
vigorous
"Intense" means of extreme force or strength, or vigorous.
Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRREPRESSIBLE
Pleasant
Racous
Occasional
Catastrophic
Unquenchable
Unquenchable
"Irrepressible" means unable to be repressed or controlled, or unquenchable.
Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
articulate
complicated
useful
laconic
garrulous
complicated
"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.
Example Question #2156 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT.
Vigorous
Vivacious
Inactive
Dynamic
Energetic
Inactive
“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPOTENT
cranky
reductive
powerless
formulaic
congruent
powerless
"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.
Example Question #2161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
melancholic
composed
patterned
frail
terse
frail
"Feeble" means weak or frail.
Example Question #2162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
fickle
lacking
fortuitous
vigorous
agile
vigorous
"Robust" means strong or vigorous.
Example Question #1362 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Lawless
Complex
Sluggish
Mandatory
Sullen
Complex
"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Tranquil
Charming
Intimidating
Optimistic
Remiss
Intimidating
"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Encouraging
Complex
Shapely
Intimidating
Fundamental
Intimidating
"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.
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