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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
OPULENT
Lavish
Authoritative
Careful
Cheap
Eminent
Lavish
Opulent means luxurious or excessive and as such is most similar in meaning to “lavish," which can mean luxurious, plentiful, or describe the act of generous giving. "Eminent" means well-known or respected, and "authoritative" means controlling or displaying leadership.
Example Question #1261 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPTIMAL
Optional
Usable
Defective
Worst
Ideal
Ideal
"Optimal" is an adjective describing a noun that is the best or as well-suited to something as can be. Of the answer choices, "ideal" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #1263 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMSHACKLE
Pristine
Nuanced
Annoying
Destructive
Dilapidated
Dilapidated
“Ramshackle” means in very poor condition, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means in disrepair. That means that “pristine” cannot be the correct answer, because “pristine” is an adjective that can mean, spotless, perfect, or in something's original condition making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “ramshackle.” “Dilapidated,” however, is an adjective that is used of a building or object and means in disrepair, and because “dilapidated” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “ramshackle,” “dilapidated” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2261 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Invincible
Brown
Utilitarian
Perfect
Affectionate
Perfect
"Impeccable" means flawless, or "perfect."
Example Question #2262 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Original
Trite
Weird
Homeless
Destitute
Trite
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal or old-fashioned, so "trite" is the correct answer. For clarification, "destitute" means very poor, "original" means first or authentic, "homeless" means not having a home, and "weird" means eerie or strange.
Example Question #2263 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
Paltry
Noxious
Denigrate
Absolution
Magnificent
Magnificent
"Sublime" means perfect or awe-inspiring, so "magnificent," which means impressive, striking, or excellent, is the correct answer. For clarification, "paltry" means meager, "noxious" means toxic or poisonous, "absolution" means forgiveness, and "denigrate" means belittle or criticize.
Example Question #2264 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of "insipid" is . . .
exciting
humdrum
quixotic
ennui
flavorful
humdrum
"Insipid" is an adjective that means "tasteless, flavorless, or bland" when referring to food or drink, and "unimaginative, drab, or tedious" when referring to writing, art, or ideas. While "ennui" might look like a good candidate for a synonym of "insipid," ennui is a noun that means "a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement," and while something that is insipid might cause a state of ennui, "ennui" is a noun and "insipid" an adjective, so "ennui" cannot be the correct answer. "Humdrum," however, can be used as an adjective meaning "lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous." Because "humdrum" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "insipid," "humdrum" is the correct answer.
Example Question #655 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Glorious
Huge
Arrogant
Depressing
Wonderful
Dependable
Wonderful
"Glorious" means wonderful, or having glory.
Example Question #2265 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEDIOCRE
Ordinary
Distinct
Exceptional
Strange
Wonderful
Ordinary
"Mediocre" means common or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2266 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Marginal
Scarce
Reluctant
Ample
Deduce
Scarce
"Meager" is an adjective that describes a very small amount. For example, "His meager meal included one piece of bread and a small cup of milk." If something is "scarce,' it is not abundant. These two words are very similar. "Ample" is an antonym to "meager."
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