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Example Question #1881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Aspiring
Assertive
Querulous
Economical
Condescending
Querulous
Since "cantankerous" means "bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative," we're looking for another adjective that means "bad-tempered." While "condescending" may sound like a potentially correct answer, "condescending" actually means "having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority." Since "condescending" doesn't mean "bad-tempered," it can't be the right answer. "Querulous," however, means "complaining in a petulant or whining manner," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cantankerous," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1882 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Placid
Belie
Amicable
Assertive
Confrontational
Confrontational
"Belligerent" is an adjective meaning "angry and aggressive; feeling or showing readiness to fight," so we should pick out another word that means "aggressive." While "assertive" and "confrontational" might both look like potentially correct answers, "confrontational" is the better answer. This is because "assertive" means "confident in behavior in style," and is thus not a synonym of "belligerent," while "confrontational" means "tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative," which is synonymous with "belligerent."
Example Question #1883 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURATE
Submissive
Placid
Docile
Adamant
Affluent
Adamant
"Obdurate" is used to describe someone that is stubborn or headstrong. Adamant is a synonym of Obdurate. Submissive and Docile are antonyms of Obdurate because they describe someone that is easy to control. Affluent means wealthy and Placid means calm and tranquil. Both of these words have no relation to Obdurate.
Example Question #1884 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Rash
Careful
Grandiose
Well-known
Reckless
Careful
"Prudent" means to be careful, so that would be the synonym. Rash and Reckless have the opposite meaning of prudent. Grandiose describes something or someone that is overly showy. Well-known describes something or someone that known my many people. These last two words have no relationship to Prudent in this instance.
Example Question #1885 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Deft
Loud
Subdued
Commodious
Calm
Loud
"Boisterous" means to be loud and unrestrained. Subdued and Quiet have the opposite meaning of Boisterous. Commodious means to be roomy, and Deft means to be skilled. These two words have no relation to the Boisterous.
Example Question #1086 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Irritable
Bloated
Pugnacious
Patient
Dangerous
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #1886 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Independent
New
Cheerful
Petulant
Rash
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1887 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Playful
Troubling
Neutral
Insistent
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Cylindrical
Insane
Formulaic
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forward-thinking
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Secret
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
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