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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Modify most nearly means
force
alter
stop
soothe
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
burn
start
choose
climb
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
quick
devious
calculating
sloppy
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 #2 : Synonyms
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
frigid
lucid
agile
dextrous
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 #1 : Synonyms
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
unspecific
careful
evil
thoughtful
sluggish
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 #3 : Synonyms
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
anger
laziness
hunger
greed
passion
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
relaxed
reflective
unintentional
useless
understandable
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
frustrating
useless
old
new
meaningless
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 #6 : Synonyms
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
empty
rough
strong
early
weak
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms
"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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