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Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Depraved
Prophetic
Saccharine
Insolent
Impartial
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Fervid
Equitable
Obstreperous
Supercilious
Boisterous
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Hardworking
Satiable
Belligerent
Ravenous
Pugnacious
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Penurious
Avaricious
Articulate
Shallow
Stingy
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Sedulous
Astute
Indolent
Merciful
Pristine
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #1991 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Infuriating
Lazy
Hardworking
Indolent
Aggressive
Hardworking
"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.
Example Question #1992 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerful
Frugal
Thrifty
Wholesome
Vivacious
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.
Example Question #1993 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Illustrious
Inept
Iconic
Sweet
Resolute
Sweet
"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.
Example Question #1994 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Decadent
Outgoing
Arrogant
Stealthy
Oblivious
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.
Example Question #1995 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Irresponsible
Unnatural
Superficial
Sophisticated
Seditious
Sophisticated
"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."
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