HSPT Verbal : HSPT Verbal Skills

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Antonyms

Ire is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

exasperation

displeasure

annoyance

calm

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means  anger, while "calm" means peaceful.

Example Question #6 : Antonyms

Intrepid means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

plucky

heroic

cowardly

courageous

Correct answer:

cowardly

Explanation:

"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" means invulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" means lacking courage.

Example Question #61 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Jocular is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

gloomy

cheerful

jovial

humorous

Correct answer:

gloomy

Explanation:

"Jovial," "cheerful," and "humorous" are synonyms of jocular. "Jocular" means to be characterized by jokes or good humor, while "gloomy" means to be characterized by a sad or dejected nature.

Example Question #62 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Jubilant is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

depressed

euphoric

joyous

triumphant

Correct answer:

depressed

Explanation:

"Joyous," "euphoric," and "triumphant" are synonyms of jubilant. "Jubilant" means full of high-spirited delight, while "depressed" means dejected or downcast.

Example Question #63 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Laudable means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

unworthy

creditable

commendable

praiseworthy

Correct answer:

unworthy

Explanation:

"Creditable," "commendable," and "praiseworthy" are synonyms of laudable. "Laudable" means to be worthy of high praise, while "unworthy" means lacking worth or excellence.

Example Question #64 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Mundane is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

humdrum

abnormal

banal

prosaic

Correct answer:

abnormal

Explanation:

"Prosaic," "banal," and "humdrum" are synonyms of mundane. "Mundane" means found in the ordinary course of events, while "abnormal" means not normal or typical.

Example Question #65 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Odious is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

abhorrent

vile

attractive

loathsome

Correct answer:

attractive

Explanation:

"Abhorrent," "vile," and "loathsome" are synonyms of odious. Odious means unequivocally detestable, while "attractive" means providing pleasure or delight

Example Question #66 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Paragon is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

flaw

exemplar

epitome

apotheosis

Correct answer:

flaw

Explanation:

"Epitome," "apotheosis," and "exemplar" are synonyms of paragon. "Paragon" means an ideal instance or a perfect embodiment of a concept, while "flaw" is a feature that mars the perfection of something.

Example Question #67 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Petty is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

greater

lesser

minor

frivolous

Correct answer:

greater

Explanation:

"Minor," "lesser," and "frivolous" are synonyms of petty. "Petty" means of little or no importance, while "greater" means to be of a high degree or importance.

Example Question #68 : Hspt Verbal Skills

An antonym for sapid is __________.

Possible Answers:

bland

filled

drained

exciting

exhausted

Correct answer:

bland

Explanation:

Something that is sapid has a strong, pleasant taste. The best antonym for this word would be “bland,” which means uninteresting or—more appropriate for this antonym—mildly flavored or flavorless. Do not confuse “sapid” with “sapped,” which can mean “drained of energy.” 

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