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Example Question #1961 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Pugnacious
Persuasive
Gregarious
Avaricious
Frivolous
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #1962 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Fortuitous
Lucky
Tranquil
Incompetent
Adroit
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #1963 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Leery
Enterprising
Avaricious
Smelly
Opulent
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #1964 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Hideous
Reckless
Monstrous
Separate
Inconspicuous
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #1965 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Myopic
Distraught
Individual
Collective
Farsighted
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #1966 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Conservative
Efficacious
Strong
Enervated
Elevated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1967 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Sardonic
Appeasing
Mollifying
Adroit
Combative
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #1968 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Plausible
Rambunctious
Eager
Equitable
Effervescent
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1969 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Equitable
Knowledgeable
Vivacious
Affable
Fanatical
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1970 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Exuberant
Charismatic
Listless
Greedy
Earnest
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
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