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Example Question #1951 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALADROIT
Evil
Clumsy
Bothersome
Cheerful
Stubborn
Clumsy
"Maladroit" means ineffective, bungling, or clumsy.
Example Question #1952 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SYMPATHETIC
Empathetic
Plaintive
Pathetic
Pitiful
Forlorn
Empathetic
"Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are closely related in meaning, showing understanding or approval toward an idea, action, or person. The other words do not share this meaning but do have similar meanings themselves.
Example Question #1953 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOLD
Mild-mannered
Obvious
Wealthy
Sublime
Audacious
Audacious
"Bold" and "audacious" are synonyms describing an outgoing, courageous personality. The other words do not share this meaning. "Mild-mannered" is an antonym to "bold" and "audacious." The other words are not adjectives used to describe personality traits.
Example Question #1954 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSCIENTIOUS
Ravenous
Frank
Dutiful
Eternal
Advantageous
Dutiful
"Conscientious" means responsible and dutiful. "Eternal" means everlasting. "Advantageous" means beneficial. "Ravenous" means very hungry. "Frank" means curt and direct.
Example Question #1955 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
Evasive
Partial
Convivial
Excruciating
Articulate
Articulate
"Eloquent" means fluent. "Partially" and "wholly" are antonyms, as are "excruciatingly" and "painlessly." "Evasive" and "elusive" are synonyms, and "convivial" means cheerful.
Example Question #1956 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIVOLOUS
Advantageous
Philanthropic
Stingy
Lonely
Carefree
Carefree
"Frivolous" means carefree or flighty. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms, as are "charitable" and "philanthropic." "Stingy" means cheap or miserly. "Lonely" means alone, solitary.
Example Question #1957 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBLIVIOUS
Sinister
Clueless
Rowdy
Alert
Victorious
Clueless
Someone "oblivious" is completely clueless or unaware of something. This is the opposite of "alert," which means watchful. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Rowdy" means loud and boisterous. "Sinister" means ominous.
Example Question #411 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Inquisitive
Glum
Intruiging
Lively
Somber
Lively
"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.
Example Question #412 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTICULATE
Eloquent
Contrary
Forthright
Resilient
Lecherous
Eloquent
Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.
Example Question #413 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Rash
Painless
Rowdy
Taciturn
Just
Rowdy
Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.
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