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Example Questions
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPERATE
Studious
Reliable
Hopeless
Courageous
Healthy
Hopeless
"Desperate" means "hopeless." "Studious" means studying hard and working hard in academic pursuits. "Healthy" means in good health and free from illnesses. "Courageous" means brave. "Reliable" means dependable and responsible.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
shattered
miserable
lethargic
obese
weakened
miserable
Dismal means miserable.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "illicit" is __________.
illegal
occasional
encouraged
condoned
permitted
illegal
"Illicit" is an adjective that means "forbidden by law, rules, or custom," so we need to pick out another word that means "forbidden." While "condoned" might sound like a potentially correct answer, "condoned" means "accepted and allowed to continue" and used of things that are morally wrong or offensive, "condoned" does not mean the same thing as "illicit," so it cannot be the correct answer. Since "illegal" means "contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law," "illegal" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "illicit" and the correct answer.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Profitable
Widespread
Current
Urban
Devoted
Profitable
"Lucrative" means profitable or able to make a lot of money, so "profitable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "lucrative": "devoted" means loyal or dedicated; "widespread" means occurring in many different places; "current" means up-to-date or happening in the present; and "urban" means having to do with cities instead of the countryside.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGALITARIAN
Swift
Equestrian
Equal
Ideal
Crinkled
Equal
"Egalitarian" means having to do with the idea that all people deserve to be treated equally, so the answer choice closest in meaning is "equal." As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "equal": "equestrian" means having to do with riding horses; "crinkled" means wrinkled; "ideal" means conforming to one's idea of perfection or the best possible; and "swift" means speedy or quick.
Example Question #1431 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPROMPTU
Greedy
Planned
Unrehearsed
Athletic
Faithful
Unrehearsed
"Impromptu" means unplanned, extemporaneous, off the cuff, or not scheduled in advance, so "unrehearsed," which means not rehearsed in advance, is the correct answer. "Planned" is an antonym of "impromptu"; it means organized or scheduled in advance. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "impromptu"; "athletic" means physically fit or having to do with athletes; "greedy" means overly concerned with the accumulation of money or other resources for oneself; and "faithful" means loyal and devoted.
Example Question #1432 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIVISIVE
Undermined
Regretful
Fractious
Determined
Factious
Factious
If someone is “divisive” they cause a lot of disagreement between people and cause them to separate into different groups. "Divisive" shares a root with "division" and "divide." If you are “factious” then you are inclined to create and maintain small groups or factions. Do not mistake it for “fractious” which means causing trouble or hard to manage. To clarify, “undermined” means to make weaker or less effective, usually in a secret way; “determined” means working hard to achieve something; “regretful” means wishing you had not done something.
Example Question #648 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRIGUING
Strict
Interesting
Formal
Colorful
Casual
Interesting
"Intriguing," means to arousing curiosity or interest, so "interesting" is the best answer.
Example Question #1433 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Profitable
Recreational
Sensational
Hindering
Lucky
Profitable
If a business is “lucrative,” it makes a lot of money or it is able to make a lot of money. “Profitable” also means able to make a lot of money or profit. If something is “hindering,” it prevents something from moving forward. You can tell the meaning of the word "hindering" from its root word "hind-," which means back. An animal’s “hind” legs are their back legs. “Recreational” refers to something done in one's spare time. “Sensational” means shocking or amazing.
Example Question #1434 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of "formidable" is __________.
accomplished
tasty
afraid
burnt
dirty
accomplished
"Formidable" is an adjective that means "inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "inspiring fear or respect." "Afraid" may look like a potentially correct answer, but "afraid" does not mean "inspiring fear," but rather "feeling fear or anxiety; frightened," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Accomplished," however, is an adjective that means "highly trained or skilled," and because "accomplished" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "formidable," "accomplished" is the correct answer.
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