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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Modify most nearly means
force
stop
soothe
alter
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
burn
climb
choose
start
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #3 : Synonyms
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
sloppy
calculating
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 #4 : Synonyms
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
frigid
dextrous
agile
lucid
slow
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 : Synonyms
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
evil
careful
thoughtful
sluggish
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 #5 : Synonyms
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
passion
anger
hunger
laziness
greed
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
useless
reflective
understandable
unintentional
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 #7 : Synonyms
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
useless
frustrating
old
meaningless
new
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 #8 : Synonyms
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
strong
empty
weak
early
rough
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #9 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
lavish
thrifty
generous
melancholic
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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