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Example Question #1671 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
frank
remarkable
thoughtful
archaic
contrite
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #1671 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Patient
Redundant
Indifferent
Successful
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #1671 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Prudent
Professional
Enthusiastic
Sticky
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #1672 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Undercover
Stingy
Monumental
Bewildered
Genuine
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #1673 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Feminine
Watchful
Rusty
Hopeless
New
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #1674 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Gloomy
Peaceful
Optimisitc
Cheerful
Fluid
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #1675 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Enthusiastic
Aquatic
Barren
Impulsive
Sincere
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
Example Question #1676 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Despicable
Eager
Confused
Indecisive
Contentious
Eager
"Keen" means to be eager or excited for something. "Confused" means incapable of thinking straight or clearly. "Despicable" means being hated. "Contentious" means argumentative or quarrelsome. "Indecisive" means incapable of deciding issues in a timely manner.
Example Question #924 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Acidic
Chemical
Bitter
Happy
Unusual
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
Example Question #1677 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WOEFUL
Morose
Destitute
Stalwart
Courageous
Shabby
Morose
"Woeful" means full of woe, or very sad, so "morose," an adjective that means miserable, glum, or irritable, is the correct answer. "Courageous" means brave. "Stalwart" means strong and reliable. "Destitute" means poor and impoverished. "Shabby" means run-down or in a very bad condition.