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Example Question #1721 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Livid
Envious
Inimical
Euphoric
Skeptical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #1722 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Acerbic
Bewildered
Superficial
Supercilious
Abrasive
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #1723 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Decadent
Exuberant
Forbidding
Imminent
Deleterious
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #1724 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Sugary
Bashful
Somnolent
Lascivious
Convincing
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #1725 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Theatrical
Capacious
Inane
Insipid
Recondite
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #1726 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Alone
Angry
Calm
Lenient
Happy
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #1727 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unlikely
Unfortunate
Untimely
Unwilling
Unbecoming
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEATIFIC
Obstinate
Rapturous
Vehement
Garrulous
Malicious
Rapturous
The adjective "beatific" means blissfully happy, deeply joyous, or "rapturous" which means ecstatic, showing great joy. Additionally, "garrulous" means loquacious, talkative; "malicious" means spiteful, showing ill-will, hateful; "obstinate" means stubborn, recalcitrant, refusing to change one's mind; "vehement" means showing a forceful passion and commitment to.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTEAN
Assured
Listless
Substantiated
Unstable
Rapacious
Unstable
The adjective "protean" is used to describe something that frequently changes and is inconsistent. This is closest in meaning to "unstable." Additionally, "substantiated" means proved through evidence; "assured" means self-confident; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "rapacious" means extremely greedy.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Insatiable
Venal
Bereft
Timorous
Gauche
Insatiable
The adjective "voracious" means starving, not able to be satisfied, or "insatiable." Additionally, "bereft" means deprived of, sad due to a loss; "venal" means corrupt, able to be bribed; "gauche" means impolite, lacking social graces; "timorous" means prone to nervousness and anxiety.
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