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Example Question #1360 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Alert
Equitable
Polished
Unquestioning
Unbiased
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
Example Question #1361 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Amenable
Lazy
Shrewd
Sweet
Assertive
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #1362 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Forgiving
Clearheaded
Vengeful
Blind
Doubting
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #1363 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Sharp
Helpful
Obliging
Ignorant
Vivacious
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #1364 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Bleak
Boorish
Ferocious
Lively
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
Example Question #1365 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Perfunctory
Loquacious
Verbose
Uncommunicative
Odiferous
Uncommunicative
"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.
"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.
"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.
"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.
"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.
Example Question #1366 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Liveliness
Grievous
Complaisant
Sluggishness
Unruly
Liveliness
"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.
"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.
"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.
"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.
"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.
Example Question #1367 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Chauvinistic
Rational
Adept
Idealistic
Pessimistic
Idealistic
"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.
"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced.
"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.
"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.
"Adept" means skilled or proficient.
Example Question #1368 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Hateful
Indulgent
Content
Adorable
Envious
Indulgent
"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.
"Content" means happy or satisfied.
"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else.
"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.
"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable.
Example Question #1369 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Vapid
Judgmental
Forthright
Talkative
Smart
Judgmental
"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.
"Forthright" means straightforward and honest.
"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.
"Smart" means intelligent or clever.
"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.
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