All HSPT Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Modify most nearly means
alter
stop
force
soothe
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
start
choose
climb
burn
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
devious
calculating
sloppy
quick
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 : Synonyms
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
frigid
lucid
dextrous
slow
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 #3 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
sluggish
evil
careful
unspecific
thoughtful
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 #4 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
greed
laziness
passion
anger
hunger
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
reflective
useless
unintentional
understandable
relaxed
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
new
useless
meaningless
old
frustrating
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 #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
early
empty
strong
rough
weak
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
generous
melancholic
thrifty
lavish
easy
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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