All HSPT Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #5 : Antonyms
Ire is the opposite of __________.
exasperation
displeasure
annoyance
calm
calm
"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means anger, while "calm" means peaceful.
Example Question #6 : Antonyms
Intrepid means the opposite of __________.
plucky
heroic
cowardly
courageous
cowardly
"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 __________.
gloomy
cheerful
jovial
humorous
gloomy
"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 __________.
depressed
euphoric
joyous
triumphant
depressed
"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 __________.
unworthy
creditable
commendable
praiseworthy
unworthy
"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 __________.
humdrum
abnormal
banal
prosaic
abnormal
"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 __________.
abhorrent
vile
attractive
loathsome
attractive
"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 __________.
flaw
exemplar
epitome
apotheosis
flaw
"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 __________.
greater
lesser
minor
frivolous
greater
"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 __________.
bland
filled
drained
exciting
exhausted
bland
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.”