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Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
remarkable
archaic
frank
thoughtful
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
Successful
Patient
Idle
Indifferent
Redundant
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #1672 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Enthusiastic
Sticky
Gloomy
Professional
Prudent
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 #1673 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Undercover
Monumental
Bewildered
Genuine
Stingy
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 #1674 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Hopeless
New
Feminine
Rusty
Watchful
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 #1675 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Fluid
Gloomy
Optimisitc
Peaceful
Cheerful
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 #1676 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Enthusiastic
Aquatic
Impulsive
Sincere
Barren
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 #1677 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Confused
Indecisive
Eager
Despicable
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 #922 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Chemical
Acidic
Bitter
Unusual
Happy
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WOEFUL
Stalwart
Courageous
Morose
Shabby
Destitute
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.
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