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Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
articulate
complicated
useful
laconic
garrulous
complicated
"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.
Example Question #2156 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT.
Vigorous
Energetic
Vivacious
Inactive
Dynamic
Inactive
“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.
Example Question #2157 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPOTENT
cranky
formulaic
powerless
congruent
reductive
powerless
"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.
Example Question #2161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
melancholic
composed
patterned
frail
terse
frail
"Feeble" means weak or frail.
Example Question #2162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
fickle
lacking
fortuitous
vigorous
agile
vigorous
"Robust" means strong or vigorous.
Example Question #2161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Lawless
Sluggish
Complex
Mandatory
Sullen
Complex
"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.
Example Question #2162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Intimidating
Charming
Optimistic
Tranquil
Remiss
Intimidating
"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.
Example Question #2163 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Complex
Fundamental
Shapely
Encouraging
Intimidating
Intimidating
"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.
Example Question #2164 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Demanding
Energetic
Supporting
Nomadic
Suppressing
Demanding
To be “exigent” means to be demanding or to require immediate action from somebody. For clarification suppressing means to keep an ideology or individual from achieving growth or independence; nomadic refers to a type of living characterized by frequent movement and lack of material comfort; energetic means full of energy.
Example Question #2165 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRANNICAL
Angry
Blatant
Despotic
Exhaustive
Inquisitive
Despotic
"Tyrannical" and "despotic" are both words to describe a person who holds the majority of the power and abuses it.
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