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Example Question #2166 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Pathetic
Profane
Honorable
Arduous
Enjoyable
Arduous
"Onerous" means challenging, burdensome, and difficult, so "arduous," a word that means difficult and taxing, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #2167 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Winsome
Speedy
Effortless
Forbidden
Lethargic
Lethargic
“Torpid” means sluggish or lacking energy, so it is a synonym for “lethargic,” which means physically or mentally exhausted. For clarification, "winsome" means charming and innocent.
Example Question #2168 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
Haughty
Pointless
Harmless
Dangerous
Diabolical
Harmless
“Innocuous” is an adjective used to describe something harmless in effect or unlikely to provoke a reaction. It is opposite in meaning to “dangerous” and “diabolical.”
Example Question #2171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Strange
Inactive
Quintessential
Unusual
Bland
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #2172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Royal
Aggravated
Motionless
Careless
Antiquated
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #2173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Complex
Porous
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Creative
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #2174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Complicated
Intertwined
Extinct
Caring
Previous
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #2175 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Computational
Distinct
Forgetful
Critical
Responsible
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #2176 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Attractive
Disappointing
Clear
Striking
Well-mannered
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #2177 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Focused
Descendent
Minor
Small
Leading
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
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