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Example Question #1161 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Bereft
Roomy
Constrained
Sickle-shaped
Copious
Roomy
"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.
"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.
"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.
"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.
"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.
Example Question #1162 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMATOSE
Untouchable
Unimpressive
Unconscious
Unrequited
Unkempt
Unconscious
The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?
Example Question #1169 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFEST
Obvious
Concealed
Succinct
Delicious
Toxic
Obvious
The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.
Example Question #1163 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Bashful
Unkempt
Laden
Inept
Fragile
Fragile
The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.
Example Question #381 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Tall
Gorgeous
Severe
Messy
Short
Messy
The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.
Example Question #382 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHIC
Morose
Vivid
Affable
Unscathed
Feisty
Vivid
The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.
Example Question #383 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGAL
Ostentatious
Royal
Blissful
Drab
Tacky
Royal
"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.
"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.
"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.
"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.
"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.
Example Question #384 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Chromatic
Red
Inky
Destitute
Morose
Red
"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.
"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.
"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.
"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.
"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.
Example Question #385 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRY
Serious
Gluttonous
Humorous
Distorted
Formal
Distorted
"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.
"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper.
"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.
"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.
"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.
Example Question #386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPALESCENT
Copious
Haggard
Prosperous
Prismatic
Salubrious
Prismatic
"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.
"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.
"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.
"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.
"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.
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