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Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Modify most nearly means
soothe
alter
force
stop
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
choose
burn
climb
start
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
tricky
calculating
quick
devious
sloppy
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 #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
dextrous
slow
lucid
agile
frigid
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 __________.
evil
thoughtful
sluggish
careful
unspecific
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 #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
hunger
greed
laziness
anger
passion
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
reflective
unintentional
understandable
relaxed
useless
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
frustrating
old
meaningless
new
useless
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 __________.
rough
early
weak
empty
strong
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #8 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
thrifty
melancholic
lavish
easy
generous
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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