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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Modify most nearly means
soothe
stop
force
alter
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
climb
choose
start
burn
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
calculating
sloppy
quick
devious
tricky
quick
Someone who is "agile" is able to move quickly and with great coordination. Therefore, "quick," or speedy, will be our best synonym.
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
slow
dextrous
frigid
lucid
agile
slow
"Lethargic," coming from the noun "lethargy," means someone who is being slow or sluggish, or does not want to move or do anything. It could mean lazy or just tired. In this case, "slow" is our best choice.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
unspecific
careful
evil
thoughtful
sluggish
unspecific
"Precise" means exact, so we need to pick out a word that means not exact. A synonym of "exact" is "specific," so "unspecific," which means not specific, is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
passion
hunger
laziness
greed
anger
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
useless
unintentional
reflective
relaxed
understandable
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
new
useless
meaningless
frustrating
old
old
Something that is "archaic" is very old and usually no longer in use. For instance, there are some words in Old English that are still technically English but are never used; these words would be considered archaic. Therefore, "old" is our best choice.
Example Question #3 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
early
weak
rough
strong
empty
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
generous
thrifty
easy
melancholic
lavish
thrifty
Someone who is "frugal" does not like to spend money—they hunt for deals and get the most out of every penny. While they're not necessarily greedy, they would definitely be "thrifty."
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