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Example Question #1791 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Revolting
Tasteless
Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
illustrious
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
multifarious
insane
ideal
treacherous
malicious
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #1792 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Soft-spoken
Shy and reserved
Angry and resentful
Ambitious and outgoing
Loud and enthusiastic
Loud and enthusiastic
“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.
Example Question #1793 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Loud
Amble
Remorse
Prattle
Quiet
Quiet
“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Spiteful
Portly
Spendthrift
Assuming
Friendly
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Miserly
Foolhardy
Malevolent
Disinclined
Touchy
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Vociferous
Covetous
Strident
Composed
Arrogant
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Loud
Talkative
Antiquated
Suspended
Heavy
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Conceited
Remorseful
Mirth
Selfless
Despondent
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
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