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Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Distraught
Supercilious
Euphoric
Congratulatory
Munificent
Congratulatory
"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Common
Unusual
Soft
Derelict
Impeccable
Unusual
The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Dispassionate
Contrasting
Benighted
Objective
Subjective
Contrasting
The adjective "disparate" means different from, distinct and varied, contrasting. Additionally, "objective" means unbiased and "subjective" means biased, based on one's own perceptions - these two words are antonyms. Finally, "benighted" means ignorant; "dispassionate" means calm, under control.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVALENT
Widespread
Profane
Ambiguous
Portentous
Unknown
Widespread
The adjective "prevalent" means widespread, common in a certain large area. Additionally, "ambiguous" means vague, unclear; "profane" means irreverent, sacrilegious, offensive (particularly to a religion); "portentous" means ominous, suggesting something negative might happen.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Exotic
Contrite
Apocryphal
Evasive
Adulterated
Apocryphal
"Spurious" means fictitious or "apocryphal." "Exotic" means strange or foreign, and "contrite" means penitent or repentant. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive." "Adulterated" means contaminated or impure.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FALLACIOUS
Despondent
Distraught
Inimical
Erroneous
Illusory
Erroneous
"Fallacious" is another word for falsified or "erroneous." "Inimical" means hostile, and "illusory" means delusive. "Distraught" means distressed. "Despondent" is another word for despairing.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS
Petulant
Mercurial
Silly
Abstruse
Daunting
Silly
"Fatuous" means "silly" or asinine. "Mercurial" means capricious, and "petulant" means irritable. "Abstruse" is a synonym for "arcane." "Daunting" is a synonym for "intimidating" or forbidding.
Example Question #3301 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALUTARY
Pathetically
Mitigated
Beneficial
Silky
Grimly
Beneficial
"Salutary" means "beneficial," advantageous. "Silky" describes a smooth, soft texture. "Mitigated" means lessened, made less severe. "Grim" means stern or bleak. "Pathetic" is a synonym for "pitiful."
Example Question #3302 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OSTENTATIOUS
Quiescent
Showy
Abysmal
Ephemeral
Lascivious
Showy
"Ostentatious" means "showy," pretentious. "Ephemeral" is a synonym for "transient," or fleeting. "Quiescent" means dormant, and "abysmal" means terrible, dreadful. "Lascivious" is a synonym for "lecherous."
Example Question #3303 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GHASTLY
Macabre
Exigent
Conjectural
Arid
Jejune
Macabre
"Ghastly" is a synonym for "macabre," or dreadful. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "conjectural" is a synonym for "speculative" or hypothetical. "Arid" means very dry and can be used figuratively or literally. "Jejune" means very dull, dry, and uninteresting.
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